Andrea Berta has become Arsenal's new transfer chief and the Italian has now been handed his first major task since arriving at the Gunners from Atletico Madrid

Arsenal are in pole position to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon this summer with Andrea Berta onboard, according to reports.

Williams, who has enjoyed a breakout season both domestically and internationally, has been on Arsenal’s radar for over two years. The club considered a move last summer, but the winger opted to stay in Bilbao — a decision shaped by loyalty to his boyhood side and the desire for continuity ahead of a major international tournament.

Arsenal are expected to oversee a busy summer of transfer business and there will be a vast number of departures at the Emirates Stadium following the arrival of new sporting director Andrea Berta

Arsenal are determined to beat Barcelona and Bayern Munich to an electric £48.5m-rated winger and Andrea Berta has immediately got to work on the move, according to a report.

The Gunners have brought in the former Atletico Madrid director to help front their recruitment, and there's plenty on his in tray

ANDREA BERTA is ready to raid LaLiga for talent this summer – with Nico Williams in his sights. The new Arsenal sporting director is bracing for a busy first few months in the job. Italian

Arsenal are in the lead for Randal Kolo Muani and are also in pole position to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves in the summer transfer window.