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Arsenal are set for one of their biggest transfer windows in the club’s history this summer. After signing Raheem Sterling as their only attacking reinforcement last summer and making no moves in January, Mikel Arteta will be given a huge budget to spend ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
The Arsenal manager is desperate for a new striker. The club’s top two targets are Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko. I’m almost certain one of them will be moving to North London this summer. The club also want to sign a winger, as well as completing a deal for Martin Zubimendi.
Mikel Arteta wants a back-up option to Bukayo Saka on the right wing, with Nico Williams currently the Gunners number one target in that position. While Real Sociedad midfielder, Zubimendi is expected to replace Thomas Partey who has not been offered a new contract.
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While attacking positions are the priority for the club this summer, there are still a few moves for Arsenal to sort out at the other end of the pitch. Mikel Arteta wants to sign a proper number two behind David Raya, while bringing in another full-back.
The Gunners are currently targeting two players from the same club. Joan Garcia, who Arsenal tried to sign last summer, is expected to leave Espanyol at the end of the season. While full-back Omar El Hilali is also on the Gunners radar.
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🚨Mikel Arteta is keen for Arsenal to wrap up a deal for Joan Garcia early ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
The 23-year-old has been one of the best keepers in La Liga this season and the Arsenal manager feels he can really push David Raya for the number one spot in the future.… pic.twitter.com/6eQKvXKRJv
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According to Sun Sport, Arsenal are keeping a close eye on versatile Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali, who is believed to have a release clause of around £12.5million.
The 21-year-old can play anywhere across the back four, but is predominantly a right-back. Mikel Arteta is keen to bring in another defender with Kieran Tierney, Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko all expected to leave North London ahead of next season.
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