Here is your Arsenal morning digest on Friday, May 29.
Martinelli could emulate Henry and van Persie
Arsenal have a history of creating a deadly striker out of a wide forward, something that could happen to Gabriel Martinelli, as Ibrahim Mustapha writes.
Martinelli was signed last summer from Brazil, and has been a shining light in an underwhelming season for the Gunners.
The 18-year-old has scored 10 goals in all competitions, and has seemingly adapted to life in England very smoothly.
In the past, Arsenal have converted wide forwards such as Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie into clinical centre-forwards.
These two went on to become elite strikers in the Premier League and will definitely rank among the best in the history of the competition.
Whether Martinelli is able to replicate such a career, the platform for him to do that is certainly there.
Arteta could benefit at Arsenal if transfer market changes
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson believes Gunners manager Mikel Arteta will be given more time if he cannot get the players he wants during the summer transfer window.
The upcoming window is set to be an unusual one with clubs unlikely to spend mass amounts due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Merson believes Arteta will be given more times than rival managers would as he prepares for his first summer in charge at the Emirates Stadium.
"I think this situation helps someone like Mikel Arteta,” Merson wrote on his Sky Sports column. "Arsenal need such an overhaul of players that it’s actually almost impossible to get that many players in.
"Arsenal’s expectations will be nowhere near as high as they were a few months ago. I think he’ll now be given loads and loads of time to build."
Read everything Merson had to say on the Gunners boss here.
Edouard backed to complete Gunners move
Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard is most likely to join Arsenal at just 5/2 with bookmakers Oddschecker.
Edouard has enjoyed a fantastic season for Scottish champions Celtic, scoring 21 goals in 27 Scottish Premier League games this campaign.
However, despite his short odds, football.london understands the Gunners do not have the funds to sign the French forward at the moment.
Celtic reportedly want £25m for their star striker, with other major European clubs also linked with a move for him.
