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WHO IS DAVIDE BARTESAGHI? THE TEEN DEFENDER ARSENAL WANT TO SIGN THIS WINTER

Arsenal remains top of the Premier League after a win at Everton. Now, Mikel Arteta targets AC Milan’s Davide Bartesaghi for January.

Who Is Davide Bartesaghi? The Teen Defender Arsenal Want To Sign This Winter
Arsenal Targets Davide Bartesaghi

Arsenal wants to finally grab the Premier League title this year with Mikel Arteta in charge.

They edged out Crystal Palace in a penalty shootout in the Carabao Cup quarter-final after a 1-1 draw on Tuesday night at Emirates Stadium. The team is back on the field Saturday afternoon, playing Brighton and Hove Albion at home in the Premier League.

Last time in the league, the Gunners secured a 1-0 victory at Everton, with Viktor Gyokeres scoring the winning penalty at Goodison Park. After 17 games, the London team is still leading the pack, sitting above Manchester City and Aston Villa in the standings.

Arsenal is keeping an eye on AC Milan defender Davide Bartesaghi.

According to the Italian news source Gazetta Dello Sport, Arsenal is watching AC Milan's Davide Bartesaghi as the January transfer window approaches. They're thinking about bringing the fullback to England this winter. His contract with AC Milan runs until 2030, so the Italian team isn't in a rush to sell him and can afford to wait for the right offer to come in next month.

Bartesaghi, who's 19, began at Atalanta before moving to AC Milan 12 years ago. Since then, he moved through their youth teams and played a lot growing up. The teen started training with the first team back in 2023.

He made his first senior appearance playing for the Italian team in September of that year, in a league game against Hellas Verona. Not long after, he signed his first professional deal. The Italy youth international is now a valuable player with 28 appearances, 13 of which have been this season, and has scored two goals from defence.

Would Davide Bartesaghi be a good fit for Arsenal?

Arsenal might see Bartesaghi as a way to strengthen their defence, giving them more competition and depth. He's young and has the potential to get better.

He could be a smart addition for the long haul, someone they can help to become better in the years ahead. The Erba-born player would compete with Riccardo Calafiori and Myles Lewis-Skelly for a spot in Arteta’s starting lineup. He’s a left-back who likes to run up and down the defence and join the attack when he can.

Filippo Galli, who used to play for AC Milan, recently spoke highly of Bartesaghi, saying, “We have to give credit to this young man for how he’s grown, and to those who guided him. He's improved at a steady pace, which isn't common. He seems like a very reliable player to me, and that’s a good thing. He plays really well and could even play as a centre-back on the left side. We have to recognise how this kid has one of the best qualities for raising such skills.”

Arsenal’s next opponent, Brighton, is currently 9th in the league, only five points away from the top four. The Seagulls tied 0-0 with Sunderland in their most recent game.

THE NEXT STAR: WHY ARSENAL BELIEVE ANTONIO NUSA IS THEIR ULTIMATE ATTACKING SPARK

Arsenal lead the race for Antonio Nusa! Read about the €60m valuation and why Liverpool and Man Utd are also tracking the winger.

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Arsenal Step Up Scouting For €60m Rated Leipzig Star Antonio Nusa

Arsenal have had their eye on Antonio Nusa for a while now, gearing up for a big summer as they look to beef up the squad. Nusa, the Norwegian forward lighting up the Bundesliga, has turned into one of the league’s most exciting attackers lately. Rumours are flying that he’s ready for a new challenge once the season wraps up.

Playing for RB Leipzig, Nusa keeps delivering quick, creative, and always a threat up front. He’s become a huge part of Leipzig’s attack, and clubs all over Europe are taking notice. Arsenal’s scouts haven’t missed a beat, tracking his progress and weighing up whether he’s the spark their attack needs.

Liverpool isn’t sitting this one out either. They already checked in on Nusa during the last transfer window, after missing out on Antoine Semenyo. So, Arsenal won’t be alone once the season ends; expect some serious competition from their Premier League rivals, which just makes the whole thing trickier.

Lately, Arsenal has stepped up its scouting. Fussball Daten says Nusa is now one of their main targets, and they’ve sent multiple scouts to keep tabs on him. This isn’t just a passing interest; they’re serious about landing a top attacking talent.

Leipzig, for their part, seems to know what’s coming. They’re bracing themselves for offers and are likely to set a firm asking price for Nusa. That should give Arsenal and Liverpool a better sense of what it’ll take to get a deal done.

Nusa won’t come cheap. He’s young, talented, and keeps getting better in Germany, so Leipzig will want a big fee. Still, both Arsenal and Liverpool have shown they’re willing to spend to get the right player. Money probably won’t be the thing that stops them.

If Nusa keeps playing the way he has been, Arsenal and Liverpool look ready to match Leipzig’s demands and go all-in for one of their top summer targets.

ARSENAL INJURY UPDATE: SALIBA FACES FITNESS TEST WHILE MIKEL MERINO UNDERGOES MAJOR SURGERY

Arsenal face an injury crisis! Read the latest on William Saliba’s illness, Kai Havertz’s muscle injury, and Mikel Merino’s surgery.

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Havertz, Saliba, And Merino Injury Updates Ahead Of Arsenal vs Wigan

Arsenal are heading into a packed stretch of games, and injuries are starting to pile up. Fans are on edge, waiting to hear what’s happening with William Saliba and Kai Havertz. There’s an FA Cup clash with Wigan coming up, plus some huge Premier League matches, so Mikel Arteta has his hands full trying to keep the squad sharp and the momentum going.

That 1-1 draw at Brentford helped settle things a bit, especially with Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard all back in the lineup. Their return lifted the mood, but there’s still a lot of uncertainty around a few players who could make or break Arsenal’s short-term hopes.

Let’s start with Saliba. He’s a rock in the back line, and his absence at Brentford was obvious, even though Cristhian Mosquera stepped up. Saliba trained earlier in the week, but illness kept him out of the game. Now, everyone’s hoping he’ll be fit for the FA Cup tie, especially with the north London derby against Spurs right after. Arteta knows that a steady defence is everything when the season gets tough, and Saliba’s calmness on the ball is now a big part of how Arsenal builds up play. If he’s back in time, it’s a big boost heading into a run of games that could shape the rest of their season.

Then there’s Havertz. He’d just started finding his rhythm again after dealing with a knee problem, only to pick up another setback – a muscle injury this time. He hasn’t played since the opening-day win over Manchester United, and now it looks like he’ll miss more games. Havertz brings a lot of flexibility up front, and he’s great at pulling defenders around. Losing him, especially when there’s a derby and a busy league schedule, means Arteta has to shuffle his attack. Right now, it looks like Havertz will sit out against Wigan, Wolves, and Spurs, with a possible return against Chelsea in early March. Getting him fit again is going to be key if Arsenal want to keep scoring goals.

Midfield depth has taken a hit, too, with Mikel Merino out after foot surgery. Arsenal confirmed he’s sidelined for a while, and Arteta opened up about just how tricky this injury is.

“There’s uncertainty because the recovery time isn’t well understood, as there’s no history of this type of injury. It’s a stress fracture, not the toes; it’s deeper than that. It’s not something that’s well documented, so there’s a lot of doubt about his recovery.”

Arteta added, “Doctors were really happy. But with bone healing, you need patience. We’re talking months three, four, maybe five. We just don’t know yet.”

Basically, Arsenal are bracing for a long wait with Merino.

There’s at least one bright spot: Max Dowman is almost ready to come back after his ankle injury. The 16-year-old has been out for two months, but he’s getting close. Arteta kept it simple before the Brentford match: “He’s doing really well, about a week away.” If Dowman makes it back in time for the Tottenham game, he could give the team a much-needed jolt during a tough stretch.

With Saliba’s fitness still up in the air and Havertz sidelined again, Arsenal’s depth is about to get a real test. The next few weeks will show just how well Arteta can keep things on track while juggling injuries and trying to stay in the hunt on all fronts.

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