Arsenal are gearing up for a summer of transformation under Mikel Arteta, after another season without silverware, with huge moves on the horizon in the transfer market.
Arteta is keen on making big changes to his squad as he aims to pose a renewed challenge for the Premier League crown next season.
As the Gunners weigh up different options in the market, former Arsenal forward and football pundit, Ian Wright, has revealed his love affair with a rival player, who he would love to see at Emirates Stadium.
As part of his role on The Overlap Podcast [via The Metro], Wright named Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as one player he would love to see donning Arsenal red.
“I wish we had Bruno Fernandes, I wish we had Bruno. I would love to have him at Arsenal,” Wright revealed.
The former striker’s comments about seeing Bruno in North London come at a time when they desperately need someone in midfield who to provide that extra bit of creativity.
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The Gunners have been in the firing line over their lack of options up front, but in the last few weeks, even Martin Odegaard was criticised for his lack of impact in key games. The Danish midfielder has been a shadow of himself since returning from injury this season.
While, Arsenal are in a much healthier position than rivals United, Fernandes has maintained his consistency since joining the club in January 2020 from Sporting CP.
The Portuguese international has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League since landing at Old Trafford. He’s racked up 193 Premier League matches for the Red Devils, scoring 62 goals and providing 50 assists.
In 34 league games this season, the 30-year-old has netted eight goals and laid on nine assists while also creating 15 big chances. All of this while playing for a struggling United team, who are languishing in the 16th position in the Premier League standings.
Ruben Amorim is preparing to build a team revolving around the Fernandes this summer, with his current contract at the club running until 2027, and the Red Devils are in no mood to let go of their best player.
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