Arsenal in advanced talks with top Serie A figure as Berta drives negotiations

Arsenal are in advanced discussions to bring Napoli’s head of scouting, Maurizio Micheli, into a senior recruitment position, according to reports from the BBC.

The move highlights the club’s continued effort to strengthen their backroom structure and maintain their global reputation for talent discovery.

The Gunners have always placed strong emphasis on finding emerging talents across Europe and beyond.

Arsenal see appointing a figure with Micheli’s experience as an important step in sustaining their philosophy, expecting his arrival to strengthen and deepen their scouting and recruitment setup.

Micheli’s proven eye for talent attracts Arsenal interest

Micheli has earned recognition in Italy and abroad for spotting and developing several top players.

He helped uncover talents like Marek Hamsik, Kim Min-jae, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia during his time at Napoli.

His success in identifying potential stars has made him one of the most respected scouts in Italian football.

The 57-year-old has spent much of his career working in Serie A. He has held various scouting roles with Bologna, Brescia, and Hellas Verona.

Micheli first joined Napoli in 2010 as their chief scout, before leaving for Verona in 2015 to take up the head of scouting position.

He later returned to Naples in 2018, where he has continued to play a key role in player recruitment since then.

Reports suggest the move to Arsenal is being driven by the club’s sporting director, Andrea Berta.

He regards Micheli as a valuable addition to his growing team and is believed to be leading the negotiations between the two parties.

Negotiations are reportedly progressing well, although the full scope of Micheli’s role at Arsenal remains to be defined.

Earlier this year, long-serving club executive James Ellis was promoted to technical director, taking charge of several aspects of football operations.

The potential arrival of Micheli would further enhance Arsenal’s ability to identify and attract promising talent across different markets.

Over the years, Micheli has built a strong reputation as a sharp and consistent talent spotter.

If the deal is finalised, Arsenal could gain an added edge in discovering the next generation of stars through his experience and network.

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