Arsenal are reportedly considering a transfer swoop for highly-rated Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler as part of a potential major summer shake-up at the Emirates Stadium.
Mikel Arteta has inherited a struggling side and done well despite the limitations of this squad, so it makes sense that he’s now eyeing up top talent to improve his team for next season.
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According to the Daily Mirror, Soler could be a key part of that, with the 23-year-old showing himself to be one of the finest young midfield players in Europe in recent times.
The report claims the Gunners made some enquiries over Soler before he signed a new contract with Valencia back in December, and he now has a release clause of £140million.
Arsenal surely cannot afford to pay that kind of fee, but it’s suggested by the Mirror that player sales could help them afford a deal for Soler.
The Spain Under-21 international looks just what’s needed at AFC right now, as he’d surely be an upgrade on unconvincing performers like Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Torreira and on-loan Real Madrid man Dani Ceballos.