Arsenal Transfer News Roundup: Gunners advised to target Romelu Lukaku; club unlikely to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and more - August 5, 2023
Arsenal finished second in the Premier League last season to return to the UEFA Champions League. Manager Mikel Arteta is busy refurbishing his squad as he look to stay competitive on multiple fronts.
Meanwhile, the Gunners have been advised to target Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku this summer. Elsewhere, the north London side are unlikely to target Napoli attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia this year.
On that note, here's a look at the key Arsenal transfer stories as on August 5, 2023:
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Darren Bent has advised Arsenal to sign Romelu Lukaku this summer.
The Belgian striker is expected to leave Chelsea this year and remains linked with a return to Serie A. Inter Milan were previously interested in the 30-year-old, but Juventus are now the frontrunners for his signature.
The Gunners have signed Kai Havertz this summer to improve their attack and also have Gabriel Jesus. However, Bent told talkSPORT that Lukaku would be an improvement on Eddie Nketiah and Folarin Balogun at the Emirates.
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Bent went on to heap praise on Lukaku.
Blues are planning to use Lukaku to sweeten a deal for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.
Arsenal are unlikely to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia this summer, according to journalist Paul Brown.
The Georgian was a revelation for Napoli last season, playing a big part in their Serie A triumph. His form has earned him admirers across Europe, but prising him away from the Italian club won't be easy.
The Gunners have invested wisely in their squad this summer and have now been linked with a move for the 22-year-old. However, speaking to Give Me Sport, Brown said that the north London side are unlikely to match Napoli’s asking price for Kvaratskhelia.
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