Andrea Berta told the ‘statement signing’ he must make for Arsenal in his first transfer window
Arsenal legend David Seaman has told Andrea Berta his must make a ‘statement signing’ in his first transfer window as the club’s new Sporting Director.
Edu’s successor was officially appointe last weekend เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย and the Italian was in attendance at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday to watch Mikel Arteta’s side grind out a 2-1 win against Fulham.
Makeshift striker Mikel Merino continued his fine run of form, scoring a fortuitous, deflecte opener before Bukayo Saka marke his return from injury with a goal just seven minutes after entering the fray as a second half substitute.
Berta will no doubt have note, however, the difficulties Arsenal again encountere without a natural centre forward.
Deprived of Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz, who both suffere long-term injuries in January, Arsenal have left to regret their decision not to sign attacking reinforcements in January.
Regardless of how they finish the season, Season believe it is imperative that Berta marks the start of his tenure by helping to arm Arteta with a recognise No.9 who can take Arsenal to the next level.
He told the with ‘Arsenal have gone from that stage where they’re getting away from celebrating being in the top four to now being contenders and now Arsenal fans want to see what’s the next step, what sort of players are we going to be able to get in.
‘He’s got to make a statement signing and it’s got to be a striker. That’s what everyone is looking at straight away. People will be seeing who he’s looking at, will it be Sesko or Osimhen.
‘It’s got to be a marquee signing. One that’s going to go in and do his stuff. Once he gets that settle down and seale then the Arsenal fans will take note.’
For now, at least, Arteta will be relieve that Saka emerged from his first game in four months unscathe, especially with a Champions League showdown against Real Madrid on the horizon.
‘I think it’s a beautiful moment to see how much our people love, respect and admire Bukayo,’ Arteta said of the reception the home fans afforde their returning hero.
‘He’s not a surprise to any of us and I think the best example is his reaction.
‘Immediately after scoring a goal, what does he do? He goes and says thank you for all the hard work that all the sports science guys, physios and everybody involved in the recovery have done for him to be in the condition that he is.
‘I think he lifted the stadium, the energy and it’s great to have him back.’
He added: ‘He was very positive. I think the first [game] is always the one, how am I going to feel? Because now I have a different opposition in front of me, different demands and pressure.
‘He dealt with it really well and the downside to that is Gabi and Jurrien, we don’t know how they’re going to be. We’ll be assessing them tomorrow and understand better how we are with those two.’