Transfer Update: Arsenal and Man United

Meanwhile, Ralf Rangnick's side is still reeling from their repeated failures as their points tally hits a career-low in the Premier League era this season. Furthermore, they lost the race for Erling Haaland as the striker chose to join Manchester City. Karim Adeyemi has decided to replace the Norweigan at Borussia Dortmund rather than enter Old Trafford. United are looking for a centre-forward this summer. Let's take a look at the latest updates for the two teams!

Sterling's possible transfer 

Arsenal is looking for a central striker, but they might be looking to sign a player who can play across the frontline. Manchester City footballer Raheem Sterling is the perfect target for the Gunners due to his ability to play central, out wide, and score goals. However, Arsenal might not be able to afford him, considering their persistent efforts to reduce their wage bill in recent seasons.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta signs new deal until 2025

On May 6, Arsenal announced that their manager, Mikel Arteta, had signed a three-year contract with the Gunners.

Mikel Arteta enjoyed early success, winning the FA Cup just six months after replacing Unai Emery as the manager in December 2019. He is currently trying to secure a spot for Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2017. The Gunners are now at the fourth spot on the Premier League charts with 63 points, just two points ahead of Tottenham. Both the clubs have four more games to play; whoever falters will lose the prestigious Champions League spot.

After the announcement, Mikel Arteta commented, "I am excited, grateful and happy today.

"We want to take the club to the next level and compete with the top teams. To do that, we have to be playing in the Champions League. We have to be able to evolve the team, improve our players and improve all departments.

The manager of the women's team of Arsenal has also signed a new team, extending his stay at Arsenal until 2024.

Gunners look to secure a free transfer move for Bundesliga midfielder Florian Grillitsch.

According to a report from Germany, Arsenal is attempting to sign Hoffenheim midfielder Florian Grillitsch in a free transfer move as the contract of the 26-year-old runs down.

The Austrian football player wants to play in the Champions League. He is set to be a free agent in the upcoming transfer window; Sevilla, Arsenal, and Napoli have shown interest in signing Florian Grillitsch.

Mikel Arteta will be looking the fill the gap of defensive midfielders in the Arsenal squad once they are done with their summer sales. Florian Grillitsch has played as a defensive midfielder and a defensive midfielder. However, it is still unclear in what capacity Arsenal is looking to sign him.

Florian Grillitsch has suffered a few muscle injuries and two Covid-19 positives, making only 18 appearances this season which can be a downside to signing him if the muscle injuries become a recurring issue.

Arsenal has previously shown interest in Grillitsch in 2018, 2020 and at the beginning of 2022. Therefore, we will have to wait till the end of the season to see if Arsenal will be able to lure the Austrian national.

Pepe and Gabriel to join Arsenal?

Crystal Palace is currently targetting FC Porto winger Pepe, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola. However, the Eagles will have to outdo Arsenal in their pursuit of Pepe, which could cost up to £51million. La Liga side Sevilla has also approached Arsenal and discussed the terms of a possible deal for the winger, who has not received enough game time recently. Arsenal is additionally keen on signing Gabriel Jesus after new direct contacts on the player side. He will most likely depart Manchester City after the Haaland deal, but the parties are not in touch yet.

Youri Tielemans is included in the list of Arsenal's top targets. According to German outlet Bild, West Ham United are now interested in signing Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos in the summer transfer window. Mavropanos is loaned out to Bundesliga side Stuttgart, who will face the pressure of making the deal permanent for €3.5million this summer. 

RB Leipzig to sell Nordi Mukiele price

RB Leipzig is ready to give away Nordi Mukiele for just 10million euros this summer, with his contract slated to expire in 2023. United is being linked with the defender, and Leipzig will reportedly sell Mukiele for a cut-price to solve Manchester United's problems at right-back. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland has confirmed a move to Manchester City as United loses the power battle. Europe's top clubs were pining for Haaland's signature, but City has beaten Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and United in the race to sack him. 

Jose Mourinho remains silent about Nemanja's possible transfer.

Elsewhere, Nemanja Matic has been linked with a move to Roma when he leaves United this summer, but Jose Mourinho refused to talk about it. He stated that he is close to Nemanja, but he is uncomfortable talking about the player's future. In addition, Lazio declared that Sergej Milinkovic-Savic was not for sale after he was rumoured to be joining Manchester United. 

United's new manager Erik ten Hag, will be tasked with an unprecedented rebuild which would involve multiple incomings and outgoings this summer. Signing a defensive midfielder is currently their top priority as Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips are expected to join Old Trafford. However, United might be forced to explore other options considering the looming complications.