Pre-season is quickly approaching for Premier League clubs and Arsenal are edging closer to beginning their quest to dethrone Manchester City. Two points separated the two sides as Pep Guardiola’s side ensured they didn’t suffer an upset on the final day of the season at home to West Ham United.
For the second time in two years, the Gunners have tasted heartache in the English top-flight, albeit with two differing circumstances as a season earlier, Arteta’s men suffered a slump after sitting top of the table allowing for their North West rivals to swoop in.
Clubs around the Premier League are pushing deals over the line before June 30’s deadline for accounts relating to the Profit and Sustainability Rules. Newcastle United, Chelsea, Everton and Aston Villa have all been busy in recent weeks, while Arsenal continue to work away in the background without the threat this summer.
Newcastle United handed Alexander Isak boost
As the PSR pressure ramped up for Premier League clubs, Newcastle included, Arsenal would’ve undoubtedly had their eye on a possible deal at a discounted price for the St James’ Park icon. However those hopes have been handed a dagger blow as Eddie Howe’s side have reportedly agreed a deal that could steer their finances away from a possible top-flight sanction.
According to The Athletic, Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a fee with the North East club to bring Yankuba Minteh to the South Coast. It has been said that the Gambian international will bank the Magpies £33million and has landed in England as he will undergo a medical.
The outlet has claimed Newcastle were eyeing a move for Minteh in order to ease difficulties from PSR, a points deduction is possible should they fail to make a significant sale before the reporting deadline on June 30.
Arsenal handed double boost
Reports in Spain from Marca suggest that titans Real Madrid will not bow to Lille’s €40million valuation for highly-rated prospect Leny Yoro. In turn, the development comes as a boost to their Premier League rivals Liverpool, who hold an interest in the Frenchman.
However, for Arsenal this could steer the Reds away from their rumoured pursuit of Italian Euro 2024 breakout star Riccardo Calafiori.
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