Arsenal are now hoping to complete a £50m+ deal to sign a new midfielder heading towards the summer transfer window.
It's unclear what the priority position will be for Arsenal as they head towards the summer.
After securing the Premier League title and reaching the Champions League final, Arsenal's squad is clearly at a strong level heading into next season.
The Gunners now have a little more freedom in the market, knowing they don't need to desperately bring in players to instantly improve the starting eleven.
This means they can target younger talent with room to grow rather than ready-made stars.
The Gunners will undoubtedly be one of the most attractive prospects in world football heading into the summer transfer window, so it could be an exciting period for the club.
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According to a report from Football Insider, Arsenal have opened talks to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Gunners are hoping to complete a deal for a fee in the region of £50m plus add-ons, although the Ligue 1 club are holding out for around £60m.
Bouaddi is keen on a move to the Premier League in the summer, and he caught the world's attention after a phenomenal performance for Morocco in their opening game at the World Cup against Brazil.
The 18-year-old, described as a ridiculous talent, has certainly put himself in the shop window this summer. Arsenal are hoping to win what is set to be a competitive race for his signature.
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Bouaddi The Ideal Midfield Signing for Arteta
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There's an argument to suggest that Bouaddi could be the ideal midfield signing for Arsenal heading into the summer transfer window.
The Gunners don't desperately need a player to come in and make an immediate impact, but instead someone who can be a key figure in their midfield for years to come.
Bouaddi is a player who would be comfortable coming straight into the Arsenal side and featuring in the Premier League next season, but he's also far from reaching his full potential.
Playing sporadically and getting game time in the various cup competitions that Arsenal will play in will be hugely beneficial not only for the player but for the club too.