Arsenal have been one of the busiest clubs in the Premier League so far this season as they look to bolster their squad for the 2022-23 campaign, and there could still be more action at the Emirates.
So far, four new faces have arrived as Mikel Arteta looks to continue the progression of his side. Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Matt Turner and Marquinhos have all been brought in, but there remain weak spots throughout the side.
One area it is well known that Edu and Arteta still want to strengthen is in attack. They have been strongly linked with Leeds winger Raphinha but currently trail Chelsea in the race for his signature. With that saga likely to rumble on for a while yet, their focus appears to have shifted to alternatives, with Lille ace Edon Zhegrova now targeted.
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The report comes from reporter and commentator Arlind Sadiku. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, he wrote: "Arsenal has submitted an official offer for 23-year-old winger Edon Zhegrova. The Player has impressed the English club this year at Lille, after moving from Basel in January for 7m euros."
Zhegrova only scored one goal and provided two assists for Lille in the second half of last season but would undoubtedly present a much cheaper alternative to Raphinha, who is priced at £60 million by Leeds. CIES Observatory currently price Zhegrova at a bargain £8.5 million, although whether that is enough to tempt Lille into a sale remains to be seen. The report also comes after Fabrizio Romano hinted that Arsenal were chasing the signature of a 'mystery' winger.
The winger has gained a reputation for having exceptional close control, with some dubbing him the 'Kosovan Lionel Messi' as a result. He made the move to Lille from Basel in January after scoring 11 goals in 73 appearances. Could he be on the move once again?
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