Arsenal mulling over Pablo Mari transfer offer from Serie A side Monza after loan bid with obligation to buy
ARSENAL are set to decide whether to accept a bid from Monza for Pablo Mari, according to reports. The newly promoted Serie A side have submitted a bid that is a season-long loan which includes an obligation to buy clause if they avoid relegation. 1 Pablo Mari is reportedly closing in on a move to MonzaCredit: Getty Journalist Fabrizio Romano claims it is now up to the Gunners whether they choose to accept the offer. Mari, 28, has been at Arsenal since 2020 but is now deemed surplus to requirements having fallen down the centre-back pecking order at the club. Overall, the Spaniard has made 22 appearances for Arsenal scoring one goal. He spent time away from the Emirates last season, being loaned out to Udinese of Italy. Mari could now be set to stay in the country with Monza but Fenerbahce also reportedly hold an interest in him. Monza are looking to bolster their defensive options ahead of their first ever season in Serie A. The minnows are owned by Silvio Berlusconi, the ex-owner of AC Milan and a former prime minister of Italy. And the club are ready to splash the cash having reportedly been keen on Edinson Cavani and Mauro Icardi. FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS - BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS As for Arsenal, Mari may not be the only player leaving Mikel Arteta's side in the approaching days with Lucas Torreira close to joining Galatasaray. The Turkish side are pushing hard for the Uruguayan, according to reports. More departures could follow with Arteta wanting to offload ELEVEN flops, as revealed in a SunSport exclusive.
Pablo Mari on the verge of joining Monza
Pablo Mari is closing in on signing for AC Monza, with the details yet to be finalised as the Italians ponder between a loan and a permanent move. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via Sport Witness, Pablo Mari is closing in on a move to AC Monza. The newly-promoted Serie A side are keen on the defender, who could become their twelfth summer signing. Pablo Mari was one of Mikel Arteta’s first ever signings as Arsenal manager, and many believed he could have a good impact at the club. However, injuries hampered him in the beginning before his form dipped, leading to the defender steadily falling out of favour. Mari was part of the two opening games that Arsenal lost in the Premier League last season and was never seen wearing the club’s colours after that. Arteta benched him during the cup ties during the first half of the campaign and eventually allowed him to depart on loan to Udinese in January. Mari’s performances in Italy improved and he finished the season strongly. However, back in north London, the return of William Saliba has all but ended any lingering hopes he had of succeeding at Arsenal. Embed from Getty Images Arsenal initially demanded around €15 million from suitors as Serie A clubs made their interest known. However, the Gunners could agree to lower the asking price or even a loan move if there’s a buy option involved. Monza are looking to bring him temporarily. The two clubs are discussing a loan move with a buy option, although the report suggests that Monza could also look to give Mari a contract until 2024. That’s when his Arsenal contract ends, and the idea behind the long-term prospect is to give the defender the security to play in the same team for longer. In the latter scenario, Mari will be expected to take a significant pay cut to join the newly-promoted Serie A side. If the move goes through, the Spanish centre-back will become their twelfth summer signing. Hellas Verona are also keen on Mari, impressed by his performances from last season at Udinese. However, it seems the Spaniard is already in discussions with Monza, with a move expected to go through. Arsenal are keen to offload the defender among other players, including Lucas Torreira and Hector Bellerin. They have already sold Bernd Leno to Fulham and will be hoping to trim the squad before the transfer window shuts at the end of the month.
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