Arsenal's incoming sporting director spent 12 years at Atletico Madrid — here, The Athletic looks at Berta's career so

Arsenal are bound to be linked with a lot of players ahead of this summer’s transfer window now that Andrea Berta is set to take over from Edu as sporting director.That’s the verdict of

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.

Andrea Berta is expected to be appointed as Arsenal’s next sporting director, subject to official confirmation, and the Spaniard is anticipated to excel in the role.

Andrea Berta has emerged as a candidate to become Arsenal 's next sporting director, sources have told ESPN.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly making a strong push to bring Athletic Club winger Nico Williams to the Emirates, with incoming sporting director Andrea Berta tasked with making it

Arsenal have set their sights on signing Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia and versatile full-back Omar El Hilali this summer, according to SunSport. The Gunners' new sporting director, Andrea Berta, will likely oversee a huge rebuild to attend to an injury-depleted attack,

And with 15 points between the two teams and Arsenal having just 10 games to play, it looks a lost cause. Manager Mikel Arteta made headlines when he walked out of an interview with Sky Sports after being asked about the title race,

FootballTransfers understands that Mikel Arteta has made it clear to Andrea Berta that his first job will be to sign Nico Williams.