Arsenal nears agreement with Andrea Berta for sporting director role

Arsenal is in advanced talks to appoint Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, following the departure of Edu Gaspar in November. Berta, formerly with Atletico Madrid, is recognized for his successful tenure where he played a pivotal role in several major signings and club successes, including the acquisition of Antoine Griezmann. The club has been under interim management since Edu's exit, and fans have expressed dissatisfaction with their inactivity during the January transfer window. Berta's hiring is seen as a positive move, especially as one of his first tasks would involve signing a new striker, an area where he has demonstrated expertise in the past. Arsenal aims to finalize the appointment soon, ideally before the summer transfer window opens. The search for a replacement has included various candidates, but Berta has emerged as the frontrunner due to his impressive track record.