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Arsenal tracking Almeria attacking midfielder

15 June 2024 - 15:31

Arsenal scouts are tracking Almeria's versatile midfielder Sergio Arribas with a view to a transfer deal this summer. The Gunners' boss Mikel Arteta has been impressed with the 22-year-old's form in recent months, and sees Arribas as a potential backup option to Bukayo Saka, who has struggled with the sheer number of minutes in recent months.

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Reiss Nelson looks likely to depart the Emirates Stadium this summer as he seeks regular first-team football, leaving Arsenal short of a backup wing option for Saka. Arribas appeared 34 times in La Liga last season, scoring an impressive nine goals and also contributing a further four assists. Numerous Spanish teams have been tracking Arribas, but Arsenal are believed to be in pole position to complete a deal.

Arsenal sporting director Edu has been given a healthy budget to spend on new signings, and has been in consultation with Mikel Arteta for several weeks regarding a transfer deal for Arribas. It is understood that Almeria have a minimum fee release clause included in the midfielder's current deal, which could be activated for around £20 million. 

Arribas came through Real Madrid's youth ranks, but last summer opted to leave the for Almeria in a deal worth around 6 million euros.

Written by Ketan Patel