Berta’s big test: Rivals sprint ahead in transfer market, leaving Arsenal to play catch-up

Arsenal’s summer transfer window has yet to kick into gear, but several of their direct and European rivals have already made decisive moves, increasing the pressure on the Gunners to act.With Andrea Berta newly appointed as sporting director, there is belief that Arsenal’s strategy is taking shape — but the market is moving quickly, and hesitation risks narrowing their pool of viable top-level options.Manchester City, who endured a below-par campaign by their standards, are le