Arsenal reportedly strike a deal for a sensational £50m transfer as Mikel Arteta secures a new forward.

After falling six points behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race, Mikel Arteta appears to have pinpointed a crucial area for improvement in his Arsenal squad and is prepared to spend significantly to address it.

Last season, the Gunners emerged as Manchester City’s closest challengers at the top of the table and were expected to contend for their first league title since 2004 this season. However, while City has faltered, Arsenal has been unable to capitalize, currently trailing Liverpool and Chelsea.

As Arteta marks five years at the helm of Arsenal this week, he has built a strong and balanced squad with few apparent weaknesses. One notable issue, however, lies on the left side of the attack, where Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and Raheem Sterling have collectively managed just six goals and four assists in the league this season.

According to reports from Spain, Arsenal has addressed this concern by agreeing on a £50 million deal for Las Palmas winger Alberto Moleiro. The 21-year-old Spanish under-21 international has spent his entire career at Las Palmas and has impressed in La Liga this season, scoring four goals in 15 starts.

Capable of playing centrally as a No.10, Moleiro is a creative and technically gifted player. Despite his slight build, he has a powerful shot from the edge of the box and excels at linking play and creating opportunities in the final third. Although he has yet to register an assist this season, his breakout campaign last year saw him contribute three goals and three assists in 28 appearances.

Fichajes reports that Moleiro has attracted interest from several European clubs, but Arsenal has decided to meet his €60 million release clause. The official announcement is expected in the coming months, with the report suggesting that Moleiro’s talent is set to shine at the Emirates Stadium as he begins the next chapter of hi

s career.