Arsenal in advanced conversations with a top candidate for sports director

Arsenal is in advanced negotiations with former sports director Atletico Madrid Andrea Bert, according to several reports.
Former transfer Guru Ed Gaspar was surprisingly resigned in November, and his temporary replacement, former assistant Jason Ayto, found himself under pressure after not being able to monitor new coming older arrivals during the January portable trip.
AND in a narrow selection for five people The goals appeared last week and Berta pointed out bothFabrizio Romano and football.landon A report that conversations with the 53-year-old go in the right direction.
Berta created the reputation of one of the best football sports directors during the 12-year spell with Atletico Madrid and was previously associated with both of them Manchester United and Chelsea as he approached the end of his time in Spain.
Italian secured the interdependent of its contract in January and is now hunting for a new role.
“The decision I think will be made relatively quickly, whether it is Jason or someone else I don’t know, but I think that decision will be made quite early,” Mikel Arteta said recently about appointment.
“We have a sports director who is Jason, this is clear and he has received full responsibility from the first day, all our support from that point of view and what the club wants to do after that is not up to me. The club’s decision is to try to name a person they believe is the best and I will be in full support
Atletico won two La Liga Titles, Europa League, Super Cup, Copa Del Rey and Spanish Supercopa during Berta’s mandate, forcing yourself to his path to what was the domination period of Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Who takes responsibility Arsenal The task will deal with some key signatures. The new striker was already a priority before the serious injuries Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, while the reserve goalkeeper is obliged to be preparing for a return to Bournemouth after the border expiration.