Andrea Berta has become Arsenal's new transfer chief and the Italian has now been handed his first major task since arriving at the Gunners from Atletico Madrid

Arsenal are set for a busy summer transfer window with a number of players facing the exit door as the Gunners look to raise funds to help Mikel Arteta's rebuild

Arsenal are determined to beat Barcelona and Bayern Munich to an electric £48.5m-rated winger and Andrea Berta has immediately got to work on the move, according to a report.

Arsenal are expected to oversee a busy summer of transfer business and there will be a vast number of departures at the Emirates Stadium following the arrival of new sporting director Andrea Berta

There is no need for the Gunners to splurge on a first-choice goalkeeper, with David Raya set to retain his place in the side. He is one of the league's best shot-stoppers, while his impressive distribution is crucial to the way Arsenal build up from the back.

Williams, who has enjoyed a breakout season both domestically and internationally, has been on Arsenal’s radar for over two years. The club considered a move last summer, but the winger opted to stay in Bilbao — a decision shaped by loyalty to his boyhood side and the desire for continuity ahead of a major international tournament.

ANDREA BERTA is ready to raid LaLiga for talent this summer – with Nico Williams in his sights. The new Arsenal sporting director is bracing for a busy first few months in the job. Italian

Arsenal are entering a new era as Andrea Berta prepares to start his role as the club’s new Sporting Director. Berta has been appointed