Arsenal are reportedly preparing a record-breaking £70m bid for Valencia’s Yunus Musah, but face stiff competition from Liverpool and Inter Milan.

Arsenal are preparing a £70 million bid for Valencia’s Yunus Musah

Mikel Arteta reportedly sees Musah as a vital addition to his midfield, particularly if a deal for Declan Rice fails

Arsenal face competition from Liverpool and Inter Milan for the midfielder’s signature

Valencia’s US midfielder Yunus Musah (C) receives medical attention as he leaves the pitch during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Valencia CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on February 2, 2023. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s interest in Valencia’s Yunus Musah is reportedly growing, with the North London club said to be preparing a record-breaking £70 million bid for the American midfielder which would bring Arsenal’s proposed spending on midfielders alone this summer to somewhere in the region of £750m.

Musah has been one of Valencia’s standout performers over the past couple of seasons, earning him attention from several top European clubs. The Gunners now face competition from the likes of Liverpool and Inter Milan for the talented 20-year-old.

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s Spanish head coach, has identified Musah as a primary midfield target, particularly if a deal for West Ham’s Declan Rice fails to materialise. Arteta believes the American’s playing style is well-suited to his own tactical philosophy, and sees him as a vital piece in rebuilding the midfield at the Emirates Stadium.

West Ham United’s English midfielder Declan Rice reacts to their defeat on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and West Ham United at Selhurst Park in south London on April 29, 2023. – Crystal Palace won the game 4-3. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Valencia, who have unexpectedly found themselves in a relegation battle this season, are yet to receive an official offer for Musah.

The club’s future and the fate of many of their players, including Musah, could be determined in the coming weeks as they attempt to stave off the drop to the Second Division.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Valencia, Musah remains in high demand, with Liverpool and Inter Milan also preparing their own bids to secure the midfielder’s services.

Musah, who has dual nationality with the United States and England, has already made an impact on the international stage.

The young midfielder has earned several caps for the US national team, showcasing his talent and ability to perform at the highest level.

His performances for Valencia have also caught the attention of the wider footballing world, making him one of the most sought-after talents.

Musah’s potential arrival would provide a significant boost to Arsenal’s midfield options, as Arteta continues to reshape his squad for the upcoming season.