BREAKING NEWS: Live from Emirates, “We have a clear goal this season and we need players who match our team’s quality. That’s why I want him here; he has the skills and potential to elevate us. He can offer valuable competition for Saka and Gabriel Martinelli on the wings, as well as serve as an alternative to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus in attack.” Arsenal is making moves to secure another star signing as Arteta aims to bring one of Jurgen Klopp’s preferred players to the club.

Arsenal have an excellent opportunity to alleviate the pressure on Bukayo Saka by potentially acquiring Juventus forward Federico Chiesa for a bargain price of £13 million—a move that former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp would have surely appreciated.

Klopp, renowned for his talent in recognizing promising forwards, successfully developed players such as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino. He also had ambitions of adding Italian star Federico Chiesa to his illustrious attacking lineup.

Chiesa played a significant role in Italy’s Euro 2020 victory, including a crucial goal against Spain in the semi-finals at Wembley. Shortly thereafter, Liverpool reportedly made an £86 million bid for Chiesa, which Juventus promptly rejected, making it clear that the player was not for sale.

This rejection led Liverpool to shift their attention and eventually spend a comparable amount on Darwin Nunez. In the meantime, Chiesa’s career has been hampered by injuries and a decline in form.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has recently reported that Chiesa is among eight players Juventus has listed for sale following the arrival of new manager Thiago Motta.

Italian sources indicate that Chiesa might be available for as low as £13 million this summer. This cost-effective move could enhance Arsenal’s attacking options, akin to the impact Leandro Trossard’s arrival had at the Emirates in the second half of the 2023/24 season.

Klopp was reportedly a strong admirer of Chiesa, valuing him as a worthwhile £86 million investment for his potential contribution to Liverpool.

Currently, Chiesa could offer Arsenal essential depth on the wings, providing competition for Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, and serving as an alternative to Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus in the forward positions.

Saka, a crucial player for Arsenal, has had another extended summer due to his key role in the England squad that reached the Euro 2024 final.

There is growing concern among fans about the risk of overworking Saka, and acquiring Chiesa could help mitigate this by distributing the workload more evenly across Arsenal’s frontline.