‘Very talented & versatile’: Journalist reacts to Arsenal possibly concluding 4 transfers

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Julien Laurens doesn’t think Arsenal signing Youri Tielemans, Gabriel Jesus, Lisandro Martínez and Raphinha this summer is realistic, as he told ESPN.

The European football expert added that a possible deal for Manchester City’s Jesus is ‘more advanced‘, whilst trying to lure Raphinha from Leeds might prove to be ‘a bit more expensive’.

After missing out on Champions League football last season, Mikel Arteta simply can’t afford to take another backward or sidewards step because it might cost him his job.

There is a mixed reaction and feeling towards him, but he is working with the youngest squad in the Premier League and he needs more proven stars.

Perhaps that might come this summer if they get their transfer business right, as Laurens shared that the players being linked with the Gunners are ‘very talented and versatile’.

“I don’t think all four (Tielemans, Jesus, Martinez and Raphinha) of them are realistic,” said Jules. “I think each individual deal is a good deal. 

“If you can get Gabriel Jesus for £40 million, plus some bonuses, then this is good. Lisandro Martinez around the same price is good. They are young players. Very talented and versatile.

“Raphinha is the one that is probably a bit more expensive. I don’t know if all four are possible.

“Jesus is the most advanced one. They are closing in and will have a second offer to Manchester City, whose valuation is £40 million + £10 million bonuses.” 

BRAZILIAN TAKEOVER AT ARSENAL NEXT SEASON?

The sale of Brazilian flags might just go through the roof in north London next season, especially if Jesus and Raphinha are added to the club’s books this summer.

Gabriel Magalhaes is already a star centre-back for the Gunners, whilst there is a lot of expected of flying forward, Gabriel Martinelli in years to come.

Then there is young teenage forward, Marquinhos, who joined this summer and he will be looking to take the same steps Martinelli has taken during his time at the club.

Either way, Arsenal may well be in for a Brazilian takeover next season because there could be the possibility that they line-up with Gabriel Magalhaes, Martinelli, Jesus and Raphinha next season on a regular basis.