Arsenal urged to sign Johan Bakayoko amid transfer requestArsenal urged to sign Johan Bakayoko amid transfer request Johan Bakayoko has hinted that he could leave PSV Eindhoven this summer, sparking speculation that Arsenal could reignite their interest in the winger. The Belgian outlet dhnet.be reported earlier this month that the Gunners were the frontrunners to sign Bakayoko, but no deal has yet been agreed. However, the player has now given Arsenal a boost by admitting that he is considering leaving PSV. “I want to go to a club that can go as far as possible in the Champions League,” Bakayoko told Voetbal. “A club that plays for the title every season and where I can improve every year. I exclude many clubs. My ambitions are high and not with the clubs in the middle bracket. “Things are going well for me here, so I’m only leaving PSV for a club that plays for prizes.” Arsenal could fit the bill for Bakayoko, who is reportedly available for around £38m. The Gunners are in need of a versatile winger, and Bakayoko would provide competition for the likes of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe. With Arsenal also likely to compete in the Champions League next season, a move to the Emirates Stadium could be an attractive proposition for Bakayoko. Whether Arsenal follow up their interest in the PSV star remains to be seen, but his comments suggest that he would be open to a move to north London.
Can Arsenal just dismiss Johan Bakayoko’s request to come and get me as if it was nothing?
Some time ago, early this summer, it was claimed that Arsenal were the frontrunners to sign PSV Eindhoven star player Johan Bakayoko this summer, as reported by Belgian dhnet.be.
The deal is not yet done, but the player has now given Arsenal the perfect motivation to approach him. Speaking to Voetbal, the dynamic winger has said that he is considering leaving PSV, but that he is not interested in simply joining another team. He says that he is one of the best and is ready to join a club that is ambitious, wants to win trophies and can compete with top teams in the Champions League.
“I want to go to a club that can go as far as possible in the Champions League,” said Bakayoko.
“A club that plays for the title every season and where I can improve every year. I exclude many clubs. My ambitions are high and not with the clubs in the middle bracket.
“Things are going well for me here, so I’m only leaving PSV for a club that plays for prizes.”
I think if you were to analyse where Arsenal are, you could say they are a club on the verge of success. They are a club that you can expect to achieve glory soon, whether it is in the league or the Champions League (they reached the semi-finals last summer).
With Arteta’s project gaining momentum, players considering a move to the Emitter Stadium can be optimistic about the promising future that lies ahead. It probably wouldn’t be too difficult to convince Bakayoko to join Arsenal. In fact, he could be the perfect attacking transfer opportunity that the Gunners shouldn’t overlook.
The Gunners’ decision-makers are really interested in adding a versatile winger to their squad this summer, which is why there have been rumours linking Nico Williams and Pedro Neto to the team. But Bakayoko is definitely the kind of player you don’t want to overlook. He’s available for just £38m, which makes him a bargain compared to other wingers who are selling for around £50m.
Surely Arteta must be happy with his positive attitude?
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