Arsenal legend David Seaman has told Andrea Berta his must make a ‘statement signing’ in his first transfer window as the club’s new Sporting Director. Edu ’s successor was officially appointed last weekend and the Italian was in attendance at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday to watch Mikel Arteta ’s side grind out a 2-1 win against Fulham.

Arsenal have appointed Andrea Berta as their new sporting director - a transfer guru with a penchant for striking gold. The Italian fills the void left by Edu back in November, arriving at the Emirates with a pedigree only ever seen at the pinnacle of football.

Andrea Berta has already set his sights on his first two signings as Arsenal’s sporting director, and neither of them are strikers. The Gunners have been linked to several big-name centre-forwards but their wait is reportedly set to go on.