Arsenal have brought in Manchester City stars in a bid to add title-winning experience – and they might not have stopped
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Arsenal are on the trail of yet another Manchester City old boy this summer, as manager Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his squad.
Last summer, the Gunners added Gabriel Jesus early in the window, securing the No.9 spot and poaching a versatile attacker from a rival. He was followed later in the window by Oleksandr Zinchenko – and both have been huge hits, having worked with Arteta at Manchester City during his stint as a coach there.
Furthermore, one of Arteta's first signings at the Emirates Stadium was defender Pablo Mari, who had been on the Citizens' books in his youth. Now, Arsenal could be poised to move for yet another star known to City fans.
Gabriel Jesus has been a big hit since moving from City to Arsenal (Image credit: Getty Images)
TalkSPORT have reported that the north Londoners are looking to sign Ferran Torres from Barcelona, with the Catalan giants looking to raise capital this summer.
Barça signed Torres as one of Xavi's first moves as boss but now have a wealth of options in attack – and are looking to re-add Lionel Messi to the ranks this summer, too.
Torres can play off the left but is more likely to provide cover for Bukayo Saka on the right wing, after The Mail broke the news that Hale End graduate Reiss Nelson has turned down a contract extension to keep him at the cub as a backup option.
The Athleticwere the first to reveal that the Gunners are interested in Torres as an option back in January. Back then, Arteta and co. opted for Leandro Trossard but are said to be looking for depth in attack still this summer.
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Ferran Torres is reportedly on Arsenal's radar (Image credit: Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)
While Torres may well have been an option at one stage, it is unlikely that he still is. Arsenal are said to want a "physical" striker and with Torres providing more cover on the flanks – something Arsenal have an abundance of right now – there isn't an obvious place for him in the squad.
The 23-year-old is valued at around €30 million by Transfermarkt.
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Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
