Dini: I don t think Arteta wants to sign Cres, he s a little stubborn now

Sports     1:47pm, 9 July 2025

According to previous news, Arsenal is close to signing Portuguese sports forward Yorke, with a transfer fee of up to 69 million pounds, and the personal terms have also been agreed on a five-year contract.

For this, former England star Troy Deani said: "I don't think they're totally interested in Yorke. I really don't think so."

"Because if you really want (Yorkres), you'll just do it. Just like Liverpool did to Wilz, (they) directly: 'Bang, go get him done, hurry up.'"

"I think they're worried that Yorke is not only not the answer in the short term, but also Not the long-term answer. "

Dini thinks Arteta is unwilling to complete the deal: "This is my opinion, I think Arteta is a bit stubborn now because everyone has been calling for (signing a striker). "

" If he did this and won (the Premier League title), it would become: 'Oh, we told you that it needs to be.'"

" That would not be Arteta's credit. There is a bit stubbornness in it, and (a feeling): ‘We can do it the way we do it.’”

Dini added: “I find it interesting that we see more discussions about Maduaike, which looks closer to finishing than signing a forward.”

When asked if Yorkez’s arrival would push the Gunners to win the league title next season, Dini replied: “I think as a team, they’ll get stronger. I’m not sure if they can finally get over that hurdle.”

And Arsenal legend Keon said: "There is no big problem with this team, but they need to strengthen in certain positions. We have been calling for a center because they have suffered injuries."

"Yorcres is as solid as a rock and you can pass the ball to him. He protects the ball well. He has speed and strength. And I think he is quite decisive in front of the goal. That's exactly what Arsenal needs. He just needs to speak on the court now."