ARSENAL are looking ahead to what is expected to be a MASSIVE summer transfer window for the club - with a striker believed to be the top priority.
First on the agenda looks to be the appointment of a new sporting director after the club reportedly reached an agreement with former Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta.
Elsewhere, William Saliba has given an update on his contract situation with the centre-back entering the final two years of his deal at the end of the season.
A new striker is top of the transfer shortlist, with the Gunners linked with numerous names.
RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko is said to be the top target but Arsenal are also linked with Newcastle star Alexander Isak, who has a whopping £105million price-tag, and Porto hitman Samu Aghehowa.
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Saka leads the way
Despite being injured since December, Bukayo Saka is still Arsenal's joint leading goalscorer in the Champions League.
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'Miracle' needed for PSV
PSV manager Peter Bosz has admitted it would take a miracle for his team to turn their Champions League tie around on Arsenal.
The Dutch side were gunned down last week 7-1 as Mikel Arteta's side put one foot firmly in the next stages of the competition.
The PSV boss said: "Of course, it would be a huge miracle. But miracles happen sometimes, right?
"I think everyone who stood on the pitch last week has that voice in their heads saying: this is not going to happen again.
"If we lose 7-1 again, we will get all sorts of things thrown at us. We don't want that
"I don't find it difficult to motivate myself. We want to finish our Champions League campaign in the best possible way."
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Attacker fit for PSV
Mikel Arteta has revealed that Gabriel Martinelli will be fit to face PSV in the Champions League tonight.
He said: "Everybody finished the game against Man United with no issues.
"So I expect the same players to be available and Gabby for sure will be available as well."
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Arteta tipped to make sweeping changes
Ben White and Raheem Sterling could start against PSV tonight.
Mikel Arteta is likely to rest many regulars as Arsenal won last week's Champions League last-16 first leg in the Netherlands 7-1 .
White is poised for a place in the starting backline for the first time since knee surgery in November.
And loan frontman loanee Sterling might get only his 10th start of the campaign.
Raheem Sterling and Ben White might both start at home to PSV
Raheem Sterling and Ben White might both start at home to PSVCredit: Getty
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Isak coup could set record
Alexander Isak could shatter the record for a move between two Prem clubs.
The record was set when Chelsea paid Brighton £115m for Moises Caicedo in 2023.
That means the Swede would be the second costliest player ever – below Paris Saint-Germain‘s £198m capture of Neymar from Barcelona in 2017 and above the £163m PSG paid Monaco for Kylian Mbappe in 2018.
Isak, 25, has emerged as one of the most-coveted players on the planet since his club-record £63m arrival from Real Sociedad in 2022.
He became the first Toon player since legend Alan Shearer two decades ago to hit 20 Premier League goals last term.
Meanwhile, Wembley opponents Liverpool and Chelsea would also both love to sign him.
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Matheus would cost Gunners £62m
Matheus Cunha will have a £62million active release clause this summer.
talkSPORT claims he is a major target for Arsenal.
And Wolves can’t stand in Cunha’s way if a team triggers the massive fee.
But Arsenal are thought to be concerned over his fiery attitude, which has resulted in several red cards this season.
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Gunners & Liverpool linked to Marcus
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have been keeping tabs on Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram.
Thuram had major interest before he joined Inter on a free transfer from Borussia Monchengladbach back in the summer of 2023.
Arsenal and Liverpool have sent scouts to watch Thuram, including against Feyenoord in the Champions League where he scored.
The Frenchman’s goal against the Dutch side took his tally to 15 for the season.
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Raheem & White eying rare starts
Raheem Sterling and Ben White are tipped to start for Arsenal against PSV.
Boss Mikel Arteta is expected to rest several players at the Emirates as the Gunners hold a 7-1 lead from the Champions League last-16 first leg.
That means strike loanee Sterling could make just his 10th start of the season.
And White is eyeing a place in the starting backline for the first time since knee surgery in November.
Raheem Sterling and Ben White might both start at home to PSV
Raheem Sterling and Ben White might both start at home to PSVCredit: Getty
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Arteta hints it's the right White time
Mikel Arteta says he's been carefully "managing" Ben White's minutes.
The versatile defender has failed to start since knee surgery in November.
He's in with a great chance of being in from the beginning at home to PSV tonight.
And boss Arteta said: “I think we have to manage him very well because he was still having some issues to manage in terms of the load."
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Arteta makes 'unacceptable' errors & 'not world class'
Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has blasted boss Mikel Arteta.
The ex-Spurs and Chelsea star reckons the Gunners boss is "not world class" and it's "unacceptable" the keeps failing to sign a top-rate striker.
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The Frenchman told Prime Casino: "Arteta doesn’t have a winning mentality.
"It’s unacceptable for Arsenal to be making the same mistakes year-after-year with the same manager.
"I don’t want to hear the excuses. I don’t want to hear about injuries.
"There are no excuses that are good enough when you’ve got a winning mentality.
"I don’t think he has it because Arsenal should have won at least one, maybe two titles and they couldn’t get it over the line."
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Arsenal & Liverpool linked to Ekitike
Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike is reportedly interesting Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle.
Sky Germany say the 22-year-old Frenchman is being trailed by a string of major clubs.
Ekitike has racked up incredible stats for his Bundesliga club this season.
He's notched 18 goals and six assists in 36 games - as the seventh-highest scorer in the German top flight.
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Isak's appeal means record fee
Arsenal will have to pay a record fee for top target Alexander Isak.
Mikel Arteta dreams of signing the Newcastle striker this summer.
But reports claim he will have to cough up £160million for the Swede.
That would smash the current Premier League record of £115m, which Chelsea gave Brighton for Moises Caicedo last year.
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Gyokeres 'keen on return to England'
Arsenal and Manchester United might be revving up for a tussle over Viktor Gyokeres.
Both clubs have been linked with the Sporting Lisbon striker.
And Sport Witness claim the ex-Coventry ace is keen on returning to English football.
It's reckoned Sporting fear this could be the 26-year-old's final season in Portugal.
Gyokeres is under contract until 2028 and reportedly has a huge get-out clause - possibly up to £84million. Arsenal as it increases their chances of landing the prolific striker.
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Rooney reveals how Gunners can Phil gap
Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta could solve Arsenal's striker issues - according to Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney.
Newcastle's Alexander Isak has been rated the Gunners' dream target up front.
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But Newcastle would want more than £100million for the Swede.
And ex-England skipper Rooney said: “Mateta is a big, strong lad who scores a lot of goals.
“From watching Arsenal over the past few games in the Premier League, they have put a lot of balls into the box without having anyone to get on the end of them.
“I am sure he would help from that point of view.”
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S-Mart price for Gunners winger
Arsenal will consider selling Gabriel Martinelli for £70million.
Reports claim the Gunners could part ways with the winger despite his importance.
Martinelli has been hit by several injuries this term.
And Mikel Arteta is prepared to sacrifice him for a fresh forward — but only if the price is right.
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Nico deal 'practically agreed'
A spectacular boost for Arsenal fans - if reports in Spain are to be believed.
It's claimed the Gunners have "practically already agreed everything" to sign dream wing target Nico Williams.
Athletic Bilbao's Euro 2024 hero, 22, is said to finally be ready to leave Bilbao.
Williams has previously insisted he is happy to stay at Athletic - despite interest from many major rivals.
Spanish media also suggest that he has lost interest in joining Barcelona.
It's said Williams has a "closed agreement to leave Athletic" and that the Emirates is his likeliest destination.
Barca chief Hansi Flick has also been quoted as saying he "cannot guarantee" Williams a regular starting place.
That's due to the "fantastic performances of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha".
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Wrighty reckons Arteta decision confirms Raheem fate
Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Mikel Arteta has virtually admitted he has lost faith in Raheem Sterling.
Arteta failed to bring on the loanee striker at Manchester United on Sunday - even though the 1-1 draw left hte Gunners 15 points off leaders Liverpool.
Wright told the the Kelly and Wrighty Show: "It was a shame that you didn’t see someone like Raheem Sterling come off the bench.
"They put on Kieran Tierney instead and that says a lot about what he thinks of that situation."
The ex-England striker said of Arsenal's performance: "It really felt like a resignation...
"This team need to find something to keep going and watch their backs now, because it’s Liverpool’s.”
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Arteta 'back in for Garcia'
Espanyo keeper Joan Gardia is once more on Arsenal's radar.
That's according to reports in the 23-year-old's home country of Spain.
Cadena SER even claim the Gunners have put him high up their list for a summer swoop.
And they believe Arsenal are in "pole position" to land the former Under-21 international - if his LaLiga club can be persuaded to part with him.
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Gunners & Red Devils could fight for Dusan
Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic could finally be heading to a Prem giant next season.
Arsenal have been the Serb's main suitors.
But Manchester United and Chelsea have also been mentioned.
It's understood the 25-year-old could be available for around £25million.
That's about third of the fee previously talked about for the 6ft 3ins ex-Fiorentina frontman.
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Marcus Thuram interest
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have been keeping tabs on Inter Milan star Marcus Thuram.
Thuram had major interest before he joined Inter on a free transfer from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2023.
The Gunners and the Reds have sent scouts to watch the forward, including against Feyenoord in the Champions League where he scored.
The France international's goal against the Dutch giants took his tally to 15 for the season.
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Saliba on trophy hopes
Arsenal ace William Saliba insists trophy success is "very close" for his team, which hasn't won any major silverware since the FA Cup in 2020.
I think we are very close, we need to keep going. We can’t stop working.
When you’re close and don’t win trophies it’s sad, with work we will make a big step and I am sure we will arrive there.
Everyone wants to win the Champions League, it’s a competition that’s hard to win, anything can happen.
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Martinelli Champions League status
Arsenal ace Gabriel Martinelli will be available for the Champions League clash against PSV Eindhoven.
Martinelli returned to action at Manchester United on Sunday in the Premier League.
And now the winger is in contention for Wednesday's second leg against PSV at the Emirates.
Yeah, everybody finished the game [against] Man Utd with no issues, so I expect the same players to be available and Gabi for sure will be available as wellMikel Arteta
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Matheus Cunha release clause
Wolves star Matheus Cunha will have a £62million active release clause this summer.
That is according to talkSPORT, who claim Cunha is a major target for Arsenal.
And the forward's club can't stand in his way if a team triggers the massive fee.
But the Gunners are thought to be concerned over the Brazil international's fiery attitude, which has resulted in several red cards this season.
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Sol Campbell's new job
Arsenal legend Sol Campbell wants to create a “virtual coach” and take AI-led scouting and coaching platforms across the globe.
Campbell started working with a Swiss tech firm last year.
The legendary defender's role was to leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence to help clubs analyse matches and player performance.
The 50-year-old has now branched out on his own and wants take his ideas and software worldwide.
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Take it as Red
A Manchester United fan's X-rated message to the owners was accidentally broadcast by live Sky Sports cameras on Sunday.
The supporter's note - possibly to the Glazers and Sir Jim Ratcliffe - was beamed across the world as United players headed down the tunnel following the 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford.
The Gunners' fading hopes of chasing Premier League leaders Liverpool down took another knock, as they now sit 15 points behind the Reds with ten games to go.
Declan Rice delivered heroics at both ends of Old Trafford to earn the North Londoners a dramatic point against 14th place Man Utd.
During the aftermath, fans spotted an X-rated sign held up by a supporter in the Stretford End as players walked off.
The capitalised message, written in a black marker on a slab of cardboard, read: "Sell United and f*** off home."
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