Arsenal handed transfer boost as 27y/o Bundesliga target ready for new challenge

Arsenal will target midfield reinforcements in the upcoming summer transfer window due to the uncertain futures of a few first-team players.

Jorginho is expected to leave the Emirates Stadium when his contract expires in June.

Meanwhile, Thomas Partey’s situation continues to be a centre of discussion.

The Ghanaian international’s contract runs out this summer, and the Gunners have been working on his renewal, with sporting director Andrea Berta leading the negotiations.

Atletico Madrid and clubs from Saudi Arabia are waiting on the wings to sign Partey on a free transfer should Arsenal fail to convince him over a new deal.

Manager Mikel Arteta needs more resources in the middle of the park to raise the bar further and compete for trophies next season.

Among the players they have been monitoring is Amadou Haidara, who has been at the heart of RB Leipzig’s midfield for seven years.

The 27-year-old has featured in 220 games for Die Roten Bullen, playing a pivotal role in their resurgence as one of the top German sides in the last decade.

The Malian international’s contract runs out next year and he wants to leave the German giants this summer for pastures green, according to Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.

Leipzig are also looking to cash in on him to avoid the prospect of losing him for free next summer.

As a product of Red Bull school, Haidara combines physicality with a tenacious work rate.

His versatility can be well-suited to Arteta’s system as he has the ability to play in different midfield positions as well as in the attack.

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Haidara is a ball-winning monster thanks to his relentless pressing technique and high-volume tackles, interceptions and blocks.

The former Salzburg star has all the tools to be a huge success at Arsenal, and Arteta also can get the best out of him.

The Gunners’ investment in midfielders has proven to be productive in recent years, with Declan Rice and Mikel Merino stamping their authority with consistent performances.

Haidara could be next in line of their shrewd transfer additions.