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da spicy bet： In today’s Arsenal transfer roundup we look at three stories that are currently attracting a fair bit of attention. Dani Ceballos is finally announced as a new Arsenal loan signing, more news is incoming on the future of Kieran Tierney and the Gunners are reportedly interested in Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy.
Ceballos signs
Report: This was a deal that was expected to go through. Although a spanner was thrown into the works when Marco Asensio suffered a horrific injury against the Gunners – Unai Emery questioned whether Real Madrid would sanction the deal having lost the former Mallorca man for such an extended period – in the end, it was irrelevant. The Spain international has moved to the Gunners on a season-long loan and will take the number eight shirt recently vacated by Aaron Ramsey.
Verdict: Emery has finally captured his man, and he can be pleased with this acquisition. Ceballos brings with him top-level experience as a Champions League winner with Real Madrid, as well as the quality and guile that is perhaps lacking in the other central midfielders currently at Arsenal’s disposal – last season, he completed over 92% of his passes in La Liga including one key pass per game. There is no purchase option in the deal, which is a slight blow, but the former Real Betis man should play a big role for the team next season as they attempt to return to the Champions League.
How likely is the deal? Completed
Arsenal close to Tierney valuation
Report: Tierney is clearly a wanted man in North London. Arsenal are already said to have had made two bids for the 22-year-old, with the latest one worth £25m. They were both rejected, and the deal seemed dead in the water after Neil Lennon’s recent comments. There is still life in this saga yet though, it appears. According to Sky Sports reporter Kav Solkehol, the Gunners are “only a couple of million pounds” away from Celtic’s valuation of the Scotland international, and the left-back himself would be open to talking to last season’s Europa League finalists if a deal can be agreed.
Verdict: Arsenal are desperate for a left-back, with just 33-year-old Nacho Monreal, who has spent almost as much time at centre-back as on the left side of the defence recently, and an underwhelming Sead Kolasinac to choose from. And Tierney appears to be the only player they are targeting to fill the position. It is still unclear exactly what the Bhoys’ valuation is, and the Gunners’ slender transfer budget will not make this deal any easier, but they would be wise to do all they can to bring Tierney in. Whilst they may have come in Scotland, he has won a plethora of trophies – 11 to be exact – which can not be said of a lot of Emery’s current squad. He also has many years of football ahead of him. The Emirates outfit’s interest has been so strong that they seem to agree. This is a deal that should go through, although it will probably go to the wire in true Arsenal style.
How likely is a deal? 8/10
Arsenal eye El Shenawy
Report: It is being said by Egyptian outlet Nile Sports that Arsenal are looking to bring in Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy. Aston Villa are also interested in the 30-year-old, but the Gunners are currently believed to be the favourites to sign him from current club Al Ahly.
Verdict: Following the retirement of Petr Cech, Emery only has Bernd Leno as a realistic option between the posts. Another goalkeeper wouldn’t go amiss, and El Shenawy is not only experienced but would not break with his valuation of just £2.5m. A move to Europe would no doubt be appealing, especially given Arsenal’s qualification for the Europa League, which is another aspect in the Gunners’ favour. Villa’s interest may be an issue though. Dean Smith should be able to offer a better chance of first-team football, whilst compatriots Ahmed Elmohamady and new-boy Mohamed Trezeguet would make him feel at home.
How likely is a deal? 7/10
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