Arsenal's summer transfer window has focused on enhancing their attack but has primarily resulted in defensive signings so far, including goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard. The club is concentrating on acquiring a centre-forward, with key targets being Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres. Negotiations for Sesko are proving challenging due to changes in the club’s executive team and the loss of established relationships with the player's agent. The urgency to refresh Mikel Arteta's attacking options is evident within the club's strategy.
The club's executive team, led by sporting director Andrea Berta, is actively pursuing the signing of a centre-forward and up to two attacking midfielders. Key targets include RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko and Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres, with the situation surrounding Alexander Isak from Newcastle considered largely unrealistic. Despite substantial backing for Sesko from Arsenal figures, negotiations have proved challenging, partly due to changes in club leadership. The established relationship between the player's agent and previous directors is no longer applicable.
Arsenal entered the summer with a focus on injecting attacking talent into the squad, yet so far have only secured goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and deep-lying midfielders. Manager Mikel Arteta's urge for a centre-forward is evident, as the club moves to refresh their attacking options.
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