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.

However, a source has told ESPN that the north London club have progressed conversations with Berta in recent days and his appointment could be confirmed in the next week. Arsenal

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 will be aiming to keep their fading title hopes alive as they head to Manchester United on Sunday. WATCH – Manchester United v Arsenal After hammering PSV Eindhoven 7-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie,

Manchester United host Arsenal on Sunday in a meeting between two Premier League giants who are each having disappointing seasons to varying degrees. It’s a pivotal clash for both sides: Arsenal sit 16 points behind league leaders Liverpool after the Reds beat bottom side Southampton on Saturday.