Arsenal ready to sign 'next Neymar' after THREE YEARS of interest

Cameron Smith

Updated: 25 Oct 2024 09:47 BST
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Arsenal reportedly remain interested in PSV Eindhoven winger Noa Lang as Mikel Arteta aims to bolster his forward line in 2025.

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The Gunners are set to sign a new centre forward next summer, with Dusan Vlahovic, Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres all wanted, while adding another winger is also deemed to be a priority.

Arsenal were eager to sign Athletic Club superstar Nico Williams following his immense form at the 2024 European Championship, but he opted to snub interest from across Europe and the north London club landed Raheem Sterling on loan instead.

The ex-England international joined the club from Chelsea on Transfer Deadline Day and we have been told that Enzo Maresca’s side are aiming to sell Sterling for a fee of around €30 million next summer.

However, he has only racked up 243 minutes of action since moving to the Emirates Stadium and it remains to be seen if Arsenal decide to sign him on a permanent deal when the 2025 summer transfer window opens.

In addition to Sterling, Arsenal have also been linked with Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, while Lang is also being monitored, according to GiveMeSport.

Lang has been on Arsenal’s radar for over three years, with the Gunners’ interest dating back to his breakthrough year at Club Brugge back in 2021-22.

The 25-year-old only has three goals and one assist in 11 games so far this season, but Arsenal are keen on a move as they search for a suitable back-up to Bukayo Saka.

Noa Lang: The next Neymar?

In 2021, Lang’s agent, Bart Baving, told Calciomercato (as per GiveMeSport): “Noa is Noa, he has always had this type of playing style. He always works hard and has excellent technique, dribbling and vision.

“He is also an excellent decision maker and a neat finisher. He is also a generous player, anything but selfish. I’ve heard a lot of people say he looks like Neymar, especially after the PSG match.”