Transfer Development
Arsenal is gearing up for another Premier League title push, aiming to finally secure top spot under Mikel Arteta. The Gunners have been pushing Manchester City all the way in the past two seasons, with Pep Guardiola’s men ultimately coming out on top.
With the new Premier League season on the horizon, Arsenal is looking to make a significant signing to boost their title hopes. According to HITC, a deal for Bologna’s Riccardo Calafiori has been agreed in principle. The defender is nearing a move to the Emirates Stadium, which would provide a major boost to Arteta’s squad.
Key Players
Arsenal will also rely heavily on their established players, particularly Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka. Odegaard, who didn’t feature at Euro 2024 due to Norway’s failure to qualify, has already dazzled in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Leyton Orient. The Norwegian midfielder is expected to be one of Arsenal’s key men in the 2024-25 season.
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Bukayo Saka’s Role
Bukayo Saka, coming off a strong Euro 2024 tournament with England, is another vital player for Arsenal. Saka’s performances in Germany saw him hailed as a ‘fighter’ by Gary Neville, who noted that ‘every fan from every club’ will love Saka. Saka’s composure and determination were highlighted when he stepped up to take a penalty in a shootout against Switzerland, three years after his spot kick was saved in the Euro 2020 final against Italy.
Mikel Arteta’s Confidence in Saka
Arteta admitted to being ‘very nervous’ when Saka stepped up for the penalty against Switzerland but praised Saka’s ‘guts and determination’ to score from the spot. Arteta highlighted Saka’s composure and described him as a ‘super important player’ for both Arsenal and the England national team.
“I was very nervous, it plays back in your mind a few years ago that moment but he showed a lot of guts and determination and composure to take it the way he did,” said Arteta. “His role is constantly growing and evolving, he is a super important player for us and one of the main players for the national team,” he added.
Looking Ahead
Arteta will be proud of Saka’s displays for England but will now want his full focus on Arsenal with the Premier League title up for grabs again. With the addition of Calafiori and the leadership of key players like Saka and Odegaard, Arsenal aims to make a strong title push in the upcoming season.