6 d. ago Mikel Arteta excited by ‘big summer’ after Andrea Berta’s arrival at Arsenal

Striker believed to be main transfer objective Arsenal hope to extend Saka and Saliba contracts Mikel Arteta is looking forward to “a big summer” working with Arsenal’s new sporting director, Andrea Berta, as the club attempt to strengthen their squad to sustain another Premier League title push next season.Arsenal go into Tuesday night’s meeting with Fulham trailing the leaders, Liverpool, by 12 points with nine games to play and look destined to finish as runners up for a third straight campaign. But after the arrival of Berta – the former Atlético Madrid sporting director who has replaced Edu – Arsenal are expected to step up their search for additions, with a striker believed to be the main objective. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Arsenal step up Viktor Gyokeres chase with two preferred targets proving problematic

Arsenal are looking to sign a new striker in the summer and Andrea Berta, who has replaced Edu as the Gunners' sporting director, is said to be a big fan of Viktor Gyokeres

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8 d. ago Arsenal targets expressed same Mikel Arteta concern as Gunners appoint new sporting director

Arsenal have finally ended their four-month search for a new sporting director after appointing Andrea Berta, but before his arrival there was reportedly concern from other candidates that they wouldn't be given enough power

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8 d. ago Arsenal confirm appointment of former Atletico Madrid transfer guru Andrea Berta as their new sporting director after Edu's departure

Berta became the leading candidate to replace Edu after the Brazilian resigned to take up a position in the network of clubs headed by Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis.

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8 d. ago Arsenal: Josh Kroenke explains Andrea Berta appointment and trophy target

Berta backed to help Gunners ‘take next steps’ following appointment as new sporting director

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8 d. ago Andrea Berta knows first three Arsenal transfers after being appointed sporting director

Arsenal have confirmed the arrival of Andrea Berta as the club's new sporting director, replacing Edu, and a busy transfer window lies ahead for the ex-Atletico Madrid chief

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8 d. ago Andrea Berta ‘thrilled’ to be named Arsenal’s new sporting director

Former Atlético Madrid executive is replacement for Edu‘I cannot wait to get started in my new role’Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, with the Italian expected to attend their game against Fulham on Tuesday as he begins his new role immediately.Berta emerged as Arsenal’s leading candidate to replace Edu after he resigned from the post in November to join the network of clubs spearheaded by Evangelos Marinakis, the Nottingham Forest owner. Berta left Atlético Madrid in January after 12 years in the Spanish capital and has been credited with being behind a string of successful signings including Jan Oblak (€4m from Benfica in 2014) and Rodri (€25m from Villarreal in 2019). Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Arsenal confirm Andrea Berta as new sporting director to succeed Edu

Former Atletico Madrid stalwart to lead Gunners’ recruitment in ‘hugely exciting period for the club’

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8 d. ago Arsenal confirm Andrea Berta appointment as new sporting director and Edu replacement

Arsenal have completed their search to replace sporting director Edu, who resigned from his role in November, by welcoming Andrea Berta, who recently left Atletico Madrid

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3 w. ago Txiki Begiristain has already left Hugo Viana a £40m Man City present

Hugo Viana will replace Txiki Begiristain as Manchester City's new Sporting Director this summer, tasked with continuing the rebuild at the Etihad.

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3 w. ago Donatella Versace out as creative director of the Milan fashion house, in a shakeup by US owner

Donatella Versace has been replaced as creative director of the fashion house founded by her late brother Gianni Versace, assuming the new role of chief brand ambassador, Versace’s U.S. owner Capri Holdings announced on Thursday

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4 w. ago Andrea Berta: Arsenal close in on deal to appoint new sporting director ahead of busy summer

Andrea Berta is set to arrive at Arsenal with an impressive reputation

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4 w. ago Mikel Arteta's influence clear at Arsenal ahead of new sporting director's arrival

Mikel Arteta has a huge influence at Arsenal, with the Gunners boss involved in the decision to appoint former Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta as their sporting director

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4 w. ago Arsenal 'reach agreement' with new sporting director to finally replace Edu

Arsenal have reached an agreement with former Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta to become their new sporting director, with his appointment coming four months after Edu's resignation

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