Mikel Arteta has set his sights on Atlético de Madrid , one of the most promising players in the Atlético squad. The Basque coach, after snatching Mikel Merino from the Rojiblancos, is willing to take the player from the Atlético team. The former Real Sociedad , PSG , Everton , Celtic and Barça player is clear about what his objective is to reinforce his team's left flank: the piece they are missing.
The player is Samu Lino, the Brazilian extrem, who has a contract with Atlético de Madrid and can now pack his bags for London . The footballer intends to renew his contract with an improved clause in the coming months. That does not prevent some teams from closely following all his developments as a rojiblanco.
Edu Gaspar , Arsenal 's sporting director, has already contacted the player's entourage to find out if he is available. They have proposed a salary increase to more than double what he is currently earning and a very attractive sporting offer. He is joining a great project prepared to fight for trophies and which this summer secured the services of the Italian Riccardo Calafiori , among other great world talents.
Mikel Arteta does not give up
Last year they paid more than 100 million euros for Declan Rice , the West Ham and England midfielder. Gabriel Jesus also joined Arsenal after leaving Manchester City , where he was not getting the minutes he wanted. The Spanish international, David Raya , left Brentford to sign for the Gunners and took the place of Aaron Ramsdale , who had been the undisputed starter for Mikel Arteta .
One of the surprises of this summer was the arrival of Raheem Sterling , on loan at the last minute, from Chelsea . Arsenal is the fourth Premier League team where the British player of Jamaican origin plays. Sterling has played for Liverpool , Manchester City , Chelsea and now he arrives at Arsenal in search of more titles and prominence.
80 million base
Atlético de Madrid are asking for no less than 80 million for the Brazilian footballer, who has a release clause of more than 100 million euros . The intention of the sports management is to extend the contract, improve the conditions and put him on a par with the stars. In the first year he played for Atlético , Samuel Lino played 46 games with 8 goals and 8 assists .
Arsenal would have to make a huge outlay and double his salary, as well as pay significant commissions to his agents. At the moment, it seems unlikely, but the London club are not giving up on their search for more talent. Some at the Emirates see a possible partnership between Bukayo Saka and Samuel Lino , which would help them get closer to fighting for the Premier League title.