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.

Arsenal's new sporting director Andrea Berta arrives with something of a formidable reputation, having put a stop to some big-name transfers while at Atletico Madrid

Arsenal have appointed Andrea Berta as their new sporting director, the club announced on Sunday. Berta will take on the permanent role, replacing Edu Gasper who resigned in November and has been on a six-month period of gardening leave since.