With the summer transfer period approaching, Kalmitoma emerged as the top target for two of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Both Arsenal and Bayern Munich have shown strong interest in Brighton & Hove Albion wingers, according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg.
Mitoma was added to the list of potential wing reinforcements by Arsenal, but Bayern’s interest dates back to the beginning of the year.
Arsenal sports director Andrea Berta is leading the charges by identifying a wide range of options ahead of what he promises to be a crucial summer on Mikel Arteta’s part.
Rodrigo of Real Madrid is the target of Arsenal’s dream
Real Madrid’s Rodrigo is considered a gunner’s dream target, but hopes to land the Brazilian hit a stumbling block due to his substantial wage demands.
This has led the North London Club to move towards a more realistic alternative, with the name Maitoma gaining momentum in internal debate.
Mitoma, 28, has built a reputation as one of the most entertaining dribblers in the Premier League.
Since joining Brighton in 2021, he has developed into a consistent offensive threat, with his direct style and close control standing out.
His possibilities cannot be denied, and his work ethic, versatility and final product make him an attractive outlook for a top-notch club.
Mitoma showed his quality this season
The winger has scored 10 goals in the Brighton Premier League this season.
In Brighton, known for extracting maximums from player sales, clubs hoping to land Mightma will need to present a strong financial package.
As Arsenal assessed their options and continued to monitor Rodrigo’s situation, they were able to find that Maitoma was at the heart of the forwarding saga, which would be attracting attention in the coming weeks.
Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman is another offensive player on the gunner’s radar this summer.
Arsenal’s wide range of players shows they are eager to provide the position with a depth that relies on players like Bucayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
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