From the outside it appears to look like Arsenal are still not done with their transfer business. Many people thought that the Gunners would be done after they signed five player so far, in this transfer window.
Two of those players happen to be midfielders but it appears that Arsenal are looking to another one to that mix.
That would be Andre Gomes from Barcelona who according to reports from the Spanish media seems to be heading to the Emirates on a loan deal.
The Gunners are not willing to match the price that has been quoted by the Catalan giants as they deem £26m to be too much. This is understandable as Arsenal have just spent a substantial amount of money to get those five players. And by the looks of it, the Gunners would prefer to take Gomes on a loan deal.
When new manager Unai Emery was talking to the media before his first match against Boreham Wood, he had this to say about potential signings:
“Normally, in my career the big clubs don’t close the [door] or the moment to sign a new player. Today, we are OK. Maybe we can bring in one if there’s a very good possibility for them to help us, but the club has done a great job of signing new players and I am happy.”
This is an indication that they are open to getting a player in provided that the opportunity arises. But, the arrival of Gomes is dependent on how many players leave the club during this transfer window. If the Gunners are to do this, it will provide the necessary funds to complete the deal.
Whatever happens, it promises to be a very important stage in the reign of Unai Emery. He is under pressure to deliver after a very disappointing last season under Arsene Wenger. Arsenal have done really well to make these moves in the transfer window and perhaps there is another up their sleeve for Gomes.
