Arsenal are reportedly set to appoint Andrea Berta as their sporting director, which could lead to a flurry of transfer activity.

There is no chance of Mikel Arteta being sacked if Arsenal don't bring home a trophy, and a new sporting director will be key to the manager getting the players he wants, TEAMtalk can reveal.

The stage is set for this season's UEFA Champions League Round of 16 fixtures after fans witnessed some upsets in the playoffs stage last month. The Round

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on hiring Andrea Berta to succeed sporting director Edu, with the Italian having spent a decade at Atletico Madrid after being behind numerous big-name signings

The round of 16 is officially underway in the UEFA Champions League with several teams halfway to a spot in the quarterfinals after first-leg action. Arsenal, Aston Villa and Real Madrid all carry advantages heading into next week's second leg,

Arsenal ’s search for a new sporting director following Edu ’s shock exit has lead them to former Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta. The Gunners were left stunned last November when Edu resigned from his post after over five years of working behind-the-scenes at the Emirates.