Arsenal have yet to welcome a new face this summer except the return of Piero Hincapie on a permanent deal
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Sporting Clube de Portugal at Arsenal Stadium on April 15, 2026 in London, England.
Mikel Arteta could be set to welcome several new additions at the Emirates(Image: Mike Hewitt, Getty Images)
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It's been a quiet start to the summer transfer window for Mikel Arteta but business might just kick on this month. The Arsenal boss has clinched the permanent signing of Piero Hincapie after the defender's loan spell last season but has yet to secure any new signings thus far.
An aspect of Arteta's business is expected to be bolstering his midfield options ahead of another season where they compete on all four fronts as well as defending their Premier League title.
Gunners put on red alert
Dario Osorio of Chile during the International Friendly match between Portugal and Chile at Estadio Nacional on June 6, 2026 in Oeiras, Portugal.
Dario Osorio has attracted significant interest across Europe(Image: Getty)
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The Gunners are attempting to bolster their attacking options ahead of their title defence next season with Arteta said to face firm competition in the race to sign Dario Osorio. The 22-year-old Midtjylland winger has been described as the 'next Alexis Sanchez' and played a key role in Mike Tullberg's side winning the Danish Cup last season, netting eight goals and providing 10 assists in 49 games across all competitions.
The Chilean's contract expires in June 2030 and while the Gunners are quite the attractive prospect, the Midtjylland sporting director confirmed that Arsenal are not the only Premier League or European side interested in their starlet. According to ADN Deportes, as quoted by Sport Witness, Osorio is now being courted by Benfica.
The report claims that newly-appointed boss Marco Silva was a fan of the forward during his time at Fulham and now has plans to clinch his arrival in Lisbon. Midtjylland are yet to set an official valuation for the 22-year-old with the report claiming he could be available for £10.3million (€10.3m) to £12.9m (€15m).
Speaking to Chilean outlet ADN Deportes, Kristian Kjaer said: "We know Arsenal have been interested in Osorio, but we also know other Premier League clubs have been the same. In my opinion, the Premier League suits him very well because he has a very hard-working mentality.
"His defensive transitions are incredible, his top speed is incredible. He’s a left-footed right winger who can go to either side of his direct opponent. He has everything. In Chile, he’s considered the next Alexis Sánchez. I think he can make a difference in the Premier League."
Kroenke told to give approval
Arsenal's midfield has also been earmarked as an area of improvement for Arteta who has targeted Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes while Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi has been linked with a move to north London.
The Brazilian has been a target for the Gunners since his Lyon days and is currently valued at £80m. The Moroccan has a reported price tag of £60m and has a fan in Arsenal's sporting director Andrea Berta who has reportedly held discussions with the midfielder's representatives.
Ex-Gunners star Emmanuel Petit knows a thing or two about a talented midfielder and the World Cup winner believes Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke should approve the £140m double transfer.
Arsenal co-chairmen Josh Kroenke and Stan Kroenke standing
Stan Kroenke has invested significantly into Arsenal in recent years (Image: 2026 Getty Images)
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Speaking to Jackpot City Casino, he said: "Bruno Guimaraes is a good player. If you add Ayyoub Bouaddi as well, there are some great options out there for Arsenal. But as I said, they need to clear some positions first, which means they have to sell some players.
"We will see at the end of the transfer market who comes after they sell players. If they buy more midfield players, they already have Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, and Martin Odegaard. They probably need one or two more, but you have to keep everyone happy and manage the rotation of the team.
"When you need to add quality, you need to keep possession of the ball. We didn't see that against Paris Saint-Germain. They have been the best team in the world for the last two seasons and have the greatest midfield players in terms of possession. But players like Guimaraes can hold the ball."