{"id":42167,"date":"2026-02-08T09:38:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T14:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/08\/10-goals-and-9-assists-arsenal-eye-barcelona-target-in-e20-million-summer-coup\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T09:38:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T14:38:17","slug":"10-goals-and-9-assists-arsenal-eye-barcelona-target-in-e20-million-summer-coup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/08\/10-goals-and-9-assists-arsenal-eye-barcelona-target-in-e20-million-summer-coup\/","title":{"rendered":"10 goals and 9 assists: Arsenal eye Barcelona target in \u20ac20 million summer coup"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/08\/10-goals-and-9-assists-arsenal-eye-barcelona-target-in-e20-million-summer-coup\/#Arsenal_could_use_Mika_Gotts\" >Arsenal could use Mika Gotts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/08\/10-goals-and-9-assists-arsenal-eye-barcelona-target-in-e20-million-summer-coup\/#Barcelona_also_keep_an_eye_on_Gotts\" >Barcelona also keep an eye on Gotts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Oleksandr Zinchenko is close to leaving Arsenal (Photo by Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Belgian attacker Mika Gotts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The 20-year-old is highly regarded across Europe and is also a target for Barcelona. The player has scored 10 goals and provided nine assists for Ajax this season and is attracting attention from the top teams. <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">According to a report from Betbal International (h\/t TEAMtalk), Arsenal have made inquiries for the 20-year-old attacker.<\/span> He has been compared to former Chelsea player Eden Hazard due to his dribbling ability and explosive speed.<\/p>\n<p>Tottenham are also interested in Gotts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arsenal_could_use_Mika_Gotts\"><\/span>Arsenal could use Mika Gotts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">Arsenal could use a player like him. They have struggled to break down deep defenses and need more ingenuity in the final third.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The 20-year-old is excellent at taking on defenders and beating them in one-on-one situations. He could be a solid signing for Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Leandro Trossard has been linked with leaving the club at the end of the season, with Gotts potentially the ideal replacement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Arsenal signed Eberechi Eze to add more talent to their final third, but the former Crystal Palace star has failed to live up to expectations. He has struggled to secure a regular starting spot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">It will be interesting to see if Arsenal follow up their investigation with a formal offer. A deal could be signed for around 15-20 million euros.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barcelona_also_keep_an_eye_on_Gotts\"><\/span>Barcelona also keep an eye on Gotts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/afc-ajax-v-sl-benfica-uefa-champions-league-2025-26-league-phase-md5-1-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/afc-ajax-v-sl-benfica-uefa-champions-league-2025-26-league-phase-md5-1-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/afc-ajax-v-sl-benfica-uefa-champions-league-2025-26-league-phase-md5-1-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/afc-ajax-v-sl-benfica-uefa-champions-league-2025-26-league-phase-md5-1-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/afc-ajax-v-sl-benfica-uefa-champions-league-2025-26-league-phase-md5-1-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/afc-ajax-v-sl-benfica-uefa-champions-league-2025-26-league-phase-md5-1-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/afc-ajax-v-sl-benfica-uefa-champions-league-2025-26-league-phase-md5-1-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/afc-ajax-v-sl-benfica-uefa-champions-league-2025-26-league-phase-md5-1-2048x1365.jpg.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mika Gotts in action (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p2\">Meanwhile, Barcelona also need more quality on the flanks. They have the funds to pay his asking price, but it remains to be seen how the situation will play out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Gotts will be tempted to join both clubs, but he should choose his next move carefully. He should join a club where he can play a prominent role. Sitting on the bench at a big club will have a negative impact on his development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea and Arsenal in \u20ac90m tug-of-war over South American whirlwind<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oleksandr Zinchenko is close to leaving Arsenal (Photo by Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images) Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Belgian attacker Mika Gotts. The 20-year-old is highly regarded across Europe and is also a target for Barcelona. 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