Arsenal face competition in race to sign La Liga duo
Arsenal will seek to reignite their Premier League title chase when they host high-flying Nottingham Forest after the international break.
Mikel Arteta’s side had started the new season strongly but they have gathered just two points from their past four league games, leaving them nine points behind leaders Liverpool after 11 games.
The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by London rivals Chelsea in their final game before the international break, leaving them fourth in the Premier League rankings.
Off the pitch, it appears that Arsenal could soon be dealt a setback too.
As per CaughtOffside, the Gunners face competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle United in the race to acquire La Liga stars Williot Svedberg and Alberto Moleiro.
The report claims that both the Gunners and the Magpies have watched the two La Liga stars recently.
Swedberg, 20, is currently with Celta Vigo and has started the new season in fine form for the team.
The winger has two goals and three assists in the Spanish top flight so far this term, but the report claims that Arsenal face competition from Newcastle in the race to secure the Sweden international.
Moleiro, meanwhile, has been with Las Palmas since youth level and has now played more than 120 times for the club at senior level, scoring 11 times and delivering 13 assists.
The 21-year-old has scored four goals in 13 La Liga matches so far this term, and his impressive displays have attracted significant attention.
It is claimed that fellow Premier League sides Manchester City and Liverpool, as well as top Italian clubs Roma and Inter Milan, have also shown interest in the pair.
Spanish sides Villarreal, Real Sociedad, Real Betis and Atletico Madrid are also said to be monitoring the duo.
While several clubs are interested in the duo, the report claims that only Arsenal and Newcastle have had scouts present to watch them in action.
Swedberg’s contract is set to run until 2027, while Molerio’s deal terminates in 2026.