Now we have some interesting and concrete Arsenal transfer news at last to share with our readers. After the excellent form of Kai Havertz towards the end of the season, it would appear that Arsenal are more in need of a promising up-and-coming hitman to come in as an occasional backup, rather than a very expensive experienced hitman. With that in mind we have now found out that SK Sturm Graz is actively negotiating with Arsenal to secure the transfer of our striker Mika Biereth, with their director of football, Andreas Schicker, leading the charge.
According to Kronen Zeitung, although Sturm Graz’s players are on a break until June 21st, Schicker is already working to enhance the team for next season, with Biereth being a top target. The discussions with Arsenal about Biereth have progressed significantly after initial contact was made in March regarding the player, who was already on loan with the Austrian club, and obviously impressing them a lot.
It seems they now desire to sign Biereth permanently after his impressive performances last season, where he scored 15 goals and provided nine assists in 37 matches. However, Arsenal was not willing to engage in such talks at the time. Instead, they plan to include Biereth in their US tour. Despite this, Schicker remains determined and has renewed his efforts to secure the striker’s return.
“Now the European Championship finals are coming up, everyone is waiting and is in the role of observer. Patience is required in the transfer window this year,” Schicker stated. “I’m in talks with Arsenal. I’ve spoken to Mika; he’s always felt comfortable with us.”
The competition for Biereth’s signature is intensifying, with Sheffield Wednesday also expressing interest. However, Sturm Graz holds an advantage by being able to offer Champions League football, which is a significant draw for the player. Additionally, Biereth is in the final year of his contract with Arsenal and has yet to earn a ‘professional salary’ in London.
Financially, Sturm Graz considers the acquisition of Biereth feasible and is pushing Arsenal to engage in serious negotiations, even though the Gunners have been hesitant so far, and rightly so.
It would make sense for Arteta to see how the youngster performs in our pre-season tour with the aim of seeing if he is redy to step up to Premier League level as a viable backup for Havertz, or even a Plan B when we are playing direct football against lesser teams.
Do you think Biereth should stay with us next season or should we cash in while he is in great form?
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Depends on whether the cash offered for him is worth taking or if Arsenal should offer him an extended contract and continue his steady progress as his value may increase.
So money offered dependant.
Could sell him for £5million with a £10 million buy back option.
Good deal for player and both clubs.
We are not accepting anything less than 15m pounds for Biereth. Arsenal will no longer run a charity organisation when it comes to selling of players. So Stun Graz must be prepared.
Afterall no club do sell to us on a cheap price.
I would prefer Biereth to stay as a back-up striker option,
funny that if not already an Arsenal player I suspect Biereth would be exactly the sort of player linked with a big money move to Arsenal
no disrespect to Sturm Graz but how much do they realistically have to spend on transfers, a quick google suggested record signing is €3.9m
that is peanuts
more value to us as a back-up that if comes off gives us a real boost, if not nothing lost
Keep the boy…
NEXT big thing… Losing up and coming stars regularly now… will come to bite us
Agreed mate.. he should be given a chance to prove himself during pre season tour and carabao cup at least. Rumor says that Arteta and other coaches rated him and want to integrate him into the squad. Hopefully.. he’s a level headed and a very likeable person. not worth selling him anyway because most teams that are after him would offer peanuts. Other players that have had been given chances should be sold and promoted a fresh faces from the academy.
Extend his contract and continue his development (at Sturm gratz. I’m sure he would prefer that option because he will earn more than at sturm Gratz.
If he’s sold, there should be a buyback provision, or, at least a first refusal option in the agreement
Ist choice: Definitely go for backup striker and plan B.
2nd choice: Extend contract. Continue to loan him out to SG.
For me, selling him is not an option.
I just hope the managers will not be allowing these promising talents to be leaving, especially Obi-Martins and now this chap Berieth.
Unpopular decisions on issue of age of these young chaps and not allowing them playing time will definitely hunt us in future.
For me keep our promising talents and get them, regularly, involved in A games next season.
Berieth’s contract should be extended and he should be loaned back to SG for him to enjoy the champion’s league football he also helped them in qualifying. Then for Obi-Martins, Bayern should keep off, while still playing for the age group, Arteta should give him playing time with the senior team, may be at cup matches or some other matches that you feel you can teste him and make sure he is part of the pre-season tour.
Please, we should stop selling our young talents, it’s not good for us one bit. The ones that should be sold and at the right price are the ones that have been tested. The likes of Nketiah, Smith Rowe, Nelson should be sold at the right price. Gabriel Jesus and Zini can also go for good price and better replacement brought in. My apologies, they are all good players in their own class, no doubt about that, but for what Mikel is building at Arsenal, wow, we want more than just being good.
Sell Nketiah for the 30M and have Biereth as back up