Arsenal have been linked with a potential blockbuster transfer – with Real Madrid “willing” to do business for the £70million star in the summer
Mikel Arteta is already looking towards the transfer market
Arsenal are entering a pivotal phase of the campaign as the concluding stretch draws near. The Gunners remain active in two competitions and will also be drawing up their blueprints for the upcoming summer transfer window.
After a substantial recruitment push last year, a fresh batch of targets will be touted for blockbuster switches to the Emirates Stadium. Real Madrid ace Eduardo Camavinga is amongst those who have been linked with the Gunners ahead of the summer.
Meanwhile, David Raya has spoken about his response to Mikel Arteta’s recent choices. Arsenal’s number one was compelled to observe from the sidelines as Kepa Arrizabalaga featured in the team’s Carabao Cup final loss and FA Cup elimination.
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Real Madrid ‘willing’ to sanction transfer
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to offload Eduardo Camavinga if presented with a persuasive proposal this summer. The France international was recruited by Los Blancos from Rennes in 2021 and has clocked up more than 200 appearances for the Spanish powerhouse.
Sky Sport CH reports that Real Madrid have placed a £70million valuation on Camavinga.
Consequently, it is suggested that the player’s agents have approached Arsenal and Liverpool about a potential transfer to England, while Saudi Arabian clubs are also keeping tabs on Camavinga’s circumstances.
The Gunners and Liverpool are described as being ‘best positioned’ to secure a deal for the Frenchman. Nevertheless, in a setback to Arsenal’s transfer ambitions, Sky Sport CH adds that Camavinga presently has no desire to depart the Spanish giants, reports the Mirror.
David Raya speaks out
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has voiced his feelings about being relegated to the bench for both of the side’s recent domestic cup eliminations.
Arteta opted to field second-choice Arrizabalaga for the Carabao Cup final, where his display was unconvincing, and also persisted with him for the club’s stunning FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Southampton.
Addressing the manager’s choice to name him amongst the substitutes, Raya said: “It’s part of football. Sometimes you get picked, sometimes you don’t.
“You have to be there for your team-mates and for Kepa in this example. The boss decides who plays and who doesn’t and we are used to those types of decisions.”
He added: “After the Man City game, we went away, he stayed here. After Southampton there is not much you can say. The team understands the standards that we set, so there are no conversations. You are just trying to be a good teammate like we are.”
