Arsenal are expected to sign a striker, centre-midfielder and winger this summer transfer window.
Arsenal are expected to make a splash in the summer transfer window as they aim to close the gap to the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side have beaten the Gunners to the title in the last two seasons and the Reds are on course to win it this time around.
Mikel Arteta’s side have received a lot of criticism for not signing a striker this season, something that they are expected to do in the summer.
They made a bid for Ollie Watkins in January, but it was rejected by Aston Villa. They had also been heavily linked to signing Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, but reports have suggested a Premier League alternative in recent weeks.
This is what the Arsenal starting XI could look like next season if the current transfer rumours are true.
Arsenal land La Liga defender
Goalkeeper: David Raya
Defenders: Myles Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel, William Saliba, Jules Kounde
Arsenal will be looking to add a backup keeper as Neto’s loan deal at the club will expire at the end of the season. However, Raya will remain the first choice for Arteta. 18-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly earned his first England call-up under Thomas Tuchel this weekend, and so he is expected to just get better and better.
With Saliba and Gabriel, Arsenal have one of the best centre-back partnerships in world football. They haven’t been linked to many defenders, but reports have suggested that they could sign a right-back.
According to Football 365, Arsenal are keen on Barcelona full-back Jules Kounde alongside rivals Manchester United. Kounde is expected to command a fee of around £50 million. He’s made 26 La Liga appearances for Barca this season, scoring two goals and providing three assists.
Arsenal add Newcastle star in midfield
Midfielders:Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard,Bruno Guimaraes
Arsenal already have two of the best creative midfielders in the Premier League in the form of Rice and Odegaard, however, they have been linked to another one.
Recent reports have linked Arsenal to Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who is also wanted by Manchester City. The Magpies priced him at £100m in the summer window.
Guimaraes has made 28 Premier League appearances for Newcastle this season, scoring three goals and providing six assists.
A striker added alongside Premier League winger
Wingers:Bukayo Saka, Morgan Gibbs-White
Striker: Samu Aghehowa
Arsenal have one of the best forwards in the world in Bukayo Saka, but he has been dealing with injury problems this season, which have come as a major blow to the Gunners. They are expected to sign a winger in the summer, with the latest one rumoured to be Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White.
Reports have said that Arsenal are amongst a group of several Premier League clubs wanting to sign him. A fee of £50m would be expected to tempt Forest to sell the England international.
Finally, they also sign a striker, as recent reports have said that Arsenal could land Manchester United transfer target Samu Aghehowa.
The 20-year-old has scored 14 goals in 21 league games for Porto this season and has emerged as one of the most promising and exciting target men in Europe. He plays as a pure number nine with both pace and strength, something that the Gunners are crying out for. However, his release clause of £84m - as reported by GiveMeSport - could prove to be a sticking point.
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