Arsenal's search for new attacking stars continues to dominate headlines as Andrea Berta and Mikel Arteta work through an ambitious list of targets.
Two names who have featured prominently in recent days are Christos Tzolis and Morgan Rogers.
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Tzolis enjoyed a phenomenal campaign for Club Brugge last season, finishing 25/26 with 22 goals and 29 assists across all competitions.
Those numbers helped establish the Greece international as one of the most productive attacking players anywhere in Europe.
Arsenal are among the clubs to have understandably taken notice.
The versatile forward is capable of playing on either flank and offers the sort of creativity and end product Arteta values highly.
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Meanwhile, Aston Villa star Rogers remains another player admired by Arsenal's recruitment team.
The England international has developed into one of the Premier League's most exciting attacking talents and is viewed by many as one of the country's standout creators right now.
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More talks are scheduled and Arteta will be involved.
Both players remain firmly on Arsenal's radar.
However, while strengthening the attack is a major objective, the club are also planning for the future in midfield.
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That has brought one of Ligue 1's rising stars firmly into focus.
Andrea Berta 'determined' to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi for Arsenal
According to TEAMtalk's Graeme Bailey, Arsenal's interest in Lille sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi stretches back much further than many supporters may realise.
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His report states that Arsenal have been speaking with the representatives of the Morocco star for around three years.
That long-standing relationship highlights just how highly the Gunners regard the midfielder.
Bouaddi has emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in European football.
Despite still being only 18 years old, he has already established himself as an important player for Lille and Morocco, whilst continuing to attract attention from some of the continent's biggest clubs.
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The teenage sensation most recently put in a world-class performance during a 1-1 draw against Brazil at the World Cup, and that has only elevated his standing.
His technical quality, maturity on the ball and tactical intelligence have made him one of the standout young midfielders in Europe, so Arsenal are not alone in the race.
PSG — who are Berta's main competitors — Liverpool and Man City have all been credited with interest in the youngster who TT sources describe as a 'special talent'.
Competition for his signature is therefore expected to be fierce.
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That is where Berta's role becomes particularly important.
According to Bailey, Arsenal's sporting director is personally 'determined' to win the battle for Bouaddi.
Since arriving at the Emirates, Berta has quickly become one of the driving forces behind the club's recruitment strategy.
The biggest obstacle may ultimately be the price.
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Lille are reportedly preparing to demand a fee in excess of £60 million before considering a sale, and that figure would be extraordinary for a player of Bouaddi's age.
In fact, TEAMtalk say that such a transfer fee would make him the most expensive player ever signed at that stage of his career.
Three years of groundwork have already been completed, but now comes the difficult part.
Arsenal must convince Bouaddi that their project is stronger than those being offered elsewhere, including European champions PSG.
With Berta personally leading the charge and Arteta eager to keep building for the future, the Gunners are unlikely to back away from the challenge.
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