Berta is a connections guy, a deals guy. His work, particularly at Atletico Madrid, is central to his reputation. He brings a brash confidence, a new outlook and his own way of doing things. He appears to be more from the Raul Sanllehi school than the Edu one.

Arsenal are close to appointing Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, a source has told ESPN. The Gunners have been conducting a detailed process to identify a successor to Edu, who resigned from his position in November and has been on a six-month period of gardening leave since.

Arsenal are closing in on a deal that will make Andrea Berta their new sporting director. The Gunners have been on the hunt for a new sporting director ever since Edu resigned from the post in November of last year.

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice struck in the second half to cancel out Bruno Fernandes's free kick but Mikel Arteta's men could only muster a 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday in a big blow to their Premier League title chances.

Player ratings from Manchester United versus Arsenal are an interesting ask, as Manchester United defended well and Arsenal again proved their attack is badly missing a center forward.

Two old rivals lock horns once more on Sunday as second-placed Arsenal take on Ruben Amorim's inconsistent Man United at Old Trafford. The Gunners come into this match after thrashing PSV Eindhoven 7-1 away in their midweek UEFA Champions League clash,