Arsenal set to close deal for new sporting director ‘this month’

Former Atletico Madrid Sporting Director Andrea Berta left the Metropolitano just two months ago, but it looks as if the Italian could be back in work swiftly. It appears Berta will be making the switch to the Premier League, following in the footsteps of Aston Villa Sporting Director Monchi, and in Berta’s case, to Arsenal.

The Gunners have been looking for a new sporting director for a number of months since it was announced that long-time recruitment chief Edu Gaspar was moving on to join Nottingham Forest and the group of teams headed by Evangelos Marinakis. It seems Berta will be the one to take over.