Andrea Berta has now made a call to sign a ‘strong’ striker for the team arsenalafter receiving the manager’s request Mikel Arteta.

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After scoring twice in a 4-1 north London derby win over Tottenham Hotspur last month, Victor Jockles Arteta praised him and said: “We’ve always known what he’s capable of. He’s an unbelievable forward. He just needs to get to know the team and the league better. We’re on the right track.”

“He has high expectations of himself and helping the team. My players tell me he is a nightmare in training, which is always a good sign of how good a player is.”

The Sweden international has scored five goals in his last six games and has found the net 15 times in 37 games in all competitions this season, a solid start to his debut campaign.

However, despite the fact that Gyokeres have begun to establish themselves in this field Premier Leaguethe north Londoners remain keen on bringing in a new centre-forward this summer and Arteta has now requested the signing of Inter Milan star Pio Esposito.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness ), Berta immediately called to inquire about Esposito’s availability, but was told that the Italian side were unwilling to sanction his departure.

The 20-year-old is seen as a key player for Inter Milan and his contract at the San Siro runs until 2030, meaning they are in a strong negotiating position and will struggle to tempt Serie A sides to sell.

‘Powerful’ Esposito impresses in Serie A

After being loaned to Spezia for the 2024-25 season, the youngster has managed to work his way into Inter Milan’s plans this season and, considering his age, is enjoying a solid season, contributing eight goals in 25 Serie A games.

reconnaissance Ben Martinson has backed the youngster to thrive at Inter Milan, praising him for his “powerful physicality and powerful hitting ability” last April.

The former Spezia loanee has been a constant threat in Serie A, averaging 1.5 shots on target per 90 minutes, the most of any Inter player, but he has yet to become the most clinical of forwards, wasting 11 big chances, three more than Chokeres has missed in the Premier League.

Not only does Jaques have a wealth of form, but Arteta also has Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus at his disposal, so it’s not the end of the world for Esposito to appear unavailable this summer, although he could be an exciting long-term addition to the squad.