Arsenal are accelerating with a move to sign a new midfielder in the summer transfer window as they look to bolster Mikel Arteta's squad.
The Gunners made their first significant signing in the summer earlier this week by bringing in Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.
The 24-year-old is a predominantly left-sided attacker who is well known for his ability to contribute in front of goal.
Arsenal have also signed Illan Meslier from Leeds after his contract expired, but he's unlikely to be a starter for Arteta.
Outside of that, it's been a relatively slow and quiet transfer window for the North London club, who are undoubtedly looking to up the ante in the market over the next few weeks.
Arsenal shouldn't need too many additions, considering they won the Premier League last season, but they'll be looking for players to help them get over the line in the Champions League.
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According to a report from the BBC, Arsenal are set to make a £70 million offer to sign Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes in the summer transfer window.
The Brazilian international is a priority target for Arsenal, and he wants to join the club this summer.
It's claimed that talks over a potential move have accelerated in the last few days, but it remains to be seen if the Gunners can get a deal over the line for £70 million.
Guimaraes, described as 'world-class', is a clear priority target for Arsenal in the middle of the park, but it certainly won't be an easy deal to get over the line.
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Arsenal are also looking to strengthen in the final third during the final weeks of the summer transfer window, despite confirming the addition of Tzolis.
Reports have suggested that Arsenal are willing to pay over £85 million to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.
The Ivory Coast international appears to be one of a number of targets for the Gunners in the forward position, including one of their previous targets, Morgan Rogers.
Arsenal missed out on a move to sign the English forward from Aston Villa, with Chelsea hijacking a deal and securing his signature for a fee in the region of £117 million.