Arsenal are expected to make a transfer decision on Mika Biereth in the coming days. The Danish striker returns to the club after a six-month loan spell at Sturm Graz.
Arsenal To Address Mika Biereth Future Amid Championship Interest
A Mid-Season Loan
Biereth joined Arsenal’s academy from Fulham in 2021 before going on back-to-back loan spells at Waalwijk and Motherwell. The Gunners were not convinced to keep the striker in January, sending him to Austrian side Sturm Graz on another short loan deal.
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Since then, he has quickly established himself as a crucial player in Sturm Graz’s attacking line, making 13 direct goal contributions in his 22 appearances for the Austrian Bundesliga runner-ups. The Gunners are now facing a decision on the 21-year-old’s future as he enters the final year of his contract.
What’s Next?
According to Fabrizio Romano, the team will discuss the striker’s future with his representatives in the next few days. The club still haven’t made a decision on whether to send the youngster on another loan spell or sell him permanently.
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Earlier this week, a report from the Standard Evening claimed that Sturm Graz are eager to sign Biereth on a permanent deal. However, the Austrian giants are facing competition from Sheffield United, who made a failed attempt at signing the “terrific” youngster in January.
More Loan Decisions
Arsenal sent nine players on loan deals in the 202/-24 season with mixed results. Kieran Tierney, Nuno Tavares, Omar Rekik and Albert Sambi Lokonga have done little to convince their respective clubs to push for permanent deals.
However, Wrexham are eager to keep goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo beyond this summer despite competition from Birmingham. Another in-demand youngster is Brooke Norton-Cuffy, who made 40 appearances for Millwall last term.
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Charlie Patino, who spent the last campaign on loan at Swansea, is targeted by Roma and Juventus upon his return to North London. Marquinhos has a buyout clause in his Fluminense contract, but it’s not clear whether the Brazilian side are interested in signing the forward on a permanent deal.
