Arsenal are reported to be keen on signing Charles De Ketelaere, an impressive 23-year-old attacking midfielder currently making waves at Atalanta after struggling at AC Milan and drawing interest from multiple Premier League clubs in doing so. De Ketelaere is making waves for Atalanta under new coach Alberto Zaccheroni after experiencing difficulty during his spell with AC Milan – garnering notice and interest from numerous Premier League sides as he turns his career around at Atalanta after their disappointing spell with AC Milan under his predecessors at Atalanta under new coach Carlo Zaccheroni who have given new life under new manager Alberto Zaccheroni which could attract any future signing of Charles De Ketelaere’s.
De Ketelaere had become widely celebrated during his time with Club Brugge, before struggling at Milan and Atalanta respectively. But his return hasn’t gone unnoticed by top teams such as Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta who have taken notice. Additionally, Manchester City, Tottenham, Newcastle United and West Ham all seem keenly following De Ketelaere.
Despite the interest, there have been no official approaches for De Ketelaere yet. Inside sources suggest Arsenal is contemplating intensifying their pursuit of the Belgian midfielder, alongside evaluating other potential targets such as Shakhtar Donetsk’s Georgiy Sudakov.
Is a Move to Arsenal on the Horizon for De Ketelaere?
Bringing a player of De Ketelaere’s caliber to Arsenal would undoubtedly excite the fans, though securing his signature might prove complicated and costly. His recent transfer to Atalanta does mean any move away could come with a hefty price tag. Moreover, following the sale of their star midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, Atalanta might be reluctant to let another key player go so soon.
West Ham represents another strong contender in De Ketelaere’s pursuit, seeing him as an ideal way to add creativity and ambition to their squad following uncertainty surrounding key players like Lucas Paqueta and Mohammed Kudus’ futures. Yet given a choice between both London clubs, many believe De Ketelaere would prefer joining Arsenal over London Stadium.
As the transfer window nears and clubs begin lining up to make offers for De Ketelaere’s services, his future could become the subject of much discussion among them all. It may even result in bidding wars among England’s premier clubs for his signature.