Chelsea target prefers move to join Arsenal: Reports
According to Le10Sport, Chelsea target Gabri Veiga prefers a move to Arsenal. Veiga has emerged as a top target for several European clubs.
The midfielder caught the attention of top clubs with his performances for Celta Vigo during the 2022-23 season. The 21-year-old made 39 appearances across competitions, scoring 11 goals and providing four assists.
Veiga played 36 La Liga matches and was a key player for the team. The 21-year-old also spent the majority of the summer break on international duty with Spain's under-21 side.
Overall, Veiga has been a key player for the La Liga club in recent seasons. He has been linked with moves to several Premier League clubs. The aforementioned report suggested that the player prefers Arsenal over the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
The Gunners are keen on bolstering their midfield as Granit Xhaka has left the club. Emile-Smith Rowe was out for the majority of the last campaign due to injuries. While the Gunners have already signed Kai Havertz and are on the verge of completing a deal for Declan Rice, Veiga could turn out to be a key addition to the team.
Kai Havertz has already completed a move to the Emirates. The German joins the Gunners as an experienced player in the Premier League. He was a key player during his Stamford Bridge.
However, Havertz often caught strays for his performances for the Blues. That said, former Chelsea player Pat Nevin thinks the Blues didn't use Havertz in his best position. Nevin further added that Mikel Arteta can get the best out of him.
Nevin told OLBG:
He added:
Nevin further said:
Havertz was considered among the best youngsters in world football during his Bayer Leverkusen stint. Whether the German can get back to his best remains to be
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