Arsenal finished second in the Premier League for the third consecutive season, once again ending the campaign without a trophy.
The Gunners are expected to strengthen their squad this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to finally bring silverware to the Emirates.
Signing a new attacker is a priority for Arsenal, with the club strongly linked with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres.
In midfield, Martin Zubimendi is expected to sign for Arsenal, a move that has cast doubt over the future of Fabio Vieira, who is currently on loan at Porto.
Arsenal loanee Fabio Vieira in action for Porto
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Arteta was excited when Arsenal bought Vieira in 2022 for £34m, however, the move has not quite worked out for him.
With the club signing Mikel Merino last season and with Ethan Nwaneri breaking into the team, Arsenal decided to loan Vieira to Porto.
And while Vieira has impressed at Porto, his long-term future at the club remains uncertain, especially with the club closing in on signing Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
The 25-year-old was in action for Porto in the Club World Cup on Sunday and after the 0-0 draw against Palmeiras, he was inevitably asked about his future at Emirates.
And while the player refused to comment on his future, he did not rule out a summer exit. Speaking to A Bola, he said: “Right now is not the ideal time to talk about these issues. I am now representing FC Porto and I am 100% focused on this competition, with my teammates. That is what matters to me, the rest will come later.”
Martin Zubimendi expected to seal transfer to Arsenal
The Gunners have since all but signed Zubimendi, who famously rejected a move to Liverpool last summer.
Arsenal fans have shown some concern about the Zubimendi deal , after Real Madrid entered the conversation to sign him. However, Arsenal remain confident of signing Zubimendi this summer.
It has been reported that Arsenal have a medical booked for Zubimendi, with the player expected to officially complete his move soon.
Zubimendi will no doubt be an excellent signing for Mikel Arteta. With Sesko also expected to sign for Arsenal this month, the Gunners will be a force to reckon with next season.