Arsenal are in the market for a new sporting director, and one of the names in the mix is Andrea Berta, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Italian left Atletico Madrid at the start of January after

Fabrizio Romano says that Arsenal have a new leading candidate to replace Edu at the club. Along with Mikel Arteta, the Brazilian masterminded some of the Gunners’ most important deals of recent years in his role as sporting director.

Former Atletico Madrid director Andrea Berta has emerged as the frontrunner in the race to become Arsenal's new sporting director.