ARSENAL are looking ahead to what is expected to be a HUGE summer transfer window.
A new striker is at the very top of the transfer wishlist, with some huge names linked with a move to North London.
Andrea Berta has now started in his new role as sporting director, and the Italian is said to be a long-term admirer of Sporting superstar Viktor Gyokeres.
Another striker linked with a move to the Emirates is Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic, but Newcastle, Manchester United and Chelsea are also said to be keen on the forward.
Elsewhere, new sporting director Andrea Berta met with Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams' agent earlier this week to discuss a summer move.
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Vying for Victor
Regular Manchester United and Arsenal target Victor Osimhen has reportedly decided he wants a Prem move.
The Nigeria striker, 26, is thriving on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli.
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He’s notched 26 goals and five assists in 31 matches.
Osimhen is understood to have a release clause of £100million.
And TBR Football claim the former Lille hero is keen on a permanent switch to England.
It’s even suggested Osimhen would be willing to join United without European football.
And the Daily Mail’s Chris Wheeler reckons the Red Devils might consider including Alejandro Garnacho in a swap deal.
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Isak and Guimaraes top Arsenal fans' search list
Arsenal have been linked with a host of world-class strikers this summer.
And it’s no surprise which player tops the list of Internet searches from Gunners’ fans.
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Yep, it’s Newcastle hitman Alexander isak.
But some of the other names might shock you – not least as a few of them haven’t really been mentioned in all the transfre speculation.
Big Fat Links came up with the list after monitoring online activity from supporters of major clubs.
Here’s how it came out for the Gunners:
Alexander Isak: 237,150 searches
Bruno Guimarães: 152,250 searches (fastest rising trend)
Ollie Watkins: 184,200 searches
Luis Diaz: 52,600 searches
Matheus Cunha: 34,150 searches
Benjamin Sesko: 31,450 searches
Roberto Firmino: 27,400 searches
Alvaro Morata: 21,450 searches
Bryan Mbuemo: 19,725 searches
Joshua Kimmich: 18,900 searches
Leroy Sane: 16,900 searches
Lautaro Martinez: 15,900 searches
Jorrel Hato: 9,250 searches
Pablo Barrios: 3,250 searches
Samu Aghehowa: 2,725 searches
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Vik's emotions as Prem giants chase Swede
Ex-United star Nani has urged Manchester United to break the bank and land Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres.
The Sporting Lisbon striker is one of Europe’s most sought-after stars.
Nani told Rio Ferdinand’s podcast: “I would love to see him at Manchester United because we need players.
“If he can go to Manchester United and do the same that he’s doing here, I would be very happy because he scores so many goals.
“He scores every week! If he doesn’t score, he assists, he creates for the team.
“He’s very powerful, he’s a player who can run for 90 minutes at the same speed. It’s incredible.”
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Prem clubs queue for Vlahovic
Juventus hitman Dusan Vlahovic could finally be heading to the Prem this summer.
But there would be an almighty scrap for the 25-year-old.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all being linked with the 34-cap Serb.
Reports in Italy suggest the ex-Fiorentina hero might well leave Juve after three years.
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Prem giants linked to Xavi
Xavi Simons is reportedly being eyed by a string of Prem giants – despite only joining RB Leipzig from PSG in January.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reckons Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea have been monitoring the Dutchman’s situation.
Romano believes the 21-year-old could be available in the summer for around £60million.
And the Prem is rated a probable destination if the exciting talent, who can play as a winger or attacking midfielder, does move on.
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Osimhen 'keen on Prem move'
Regular Manchester United and Arsenal target Victor Osimhen has reportedly decided he wants a Prem move.
The Nigeria striker, 26, is thriving on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli.
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He's notched 26 goals and five assists in 31 matches.
Osimhen is understood to have a release clause of £100million.
And TBR Football claim the former Lille hero is keen on a permanent switch to England.
It's even suggested Osimhen would be willing to join United without European football.
And the Daily Mail’s Chris Wheeler reckons the Red Devils might consider including Alejandro Garnacho in a swap deal.
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'Arsenal & Man Utd monitoring Simons'
Xavi Simons is reportedly being eyed by a string of Prem giants - despite only joining RB Leipzig from PSG in January.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reckons Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea have been monitoring the Dutchman's situation.
Romano believes the 21-year-old could be available in the summer for around £60million.
And the Prem is rated a probable destination if the exciting talent, who can play as a winger or attacking midfielder, does move on.
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Gabriel's wife speaks out on his injury
Gabriel Magalhaes' wife Gabrielle Figueiredo reveals the Arsenal star missed a big screening due to his injury.
Gabriel added to the Gunners' defensive fitness worries by limping off early in last night's 2-1 win over Fulham.
Figueiredo said at a special night for Amazon Prime's Married To The Game: "It's difficult.
Gabrielle Figueiredo was at the screening without her husband Gabriel
Gabrielle Figueiredo was at the screening without her husband GabrielCredit: Rex
"I think the perfect example is now, because he got injured yesterday.
'So that is why he's not here with me today. He would love to be here. I would love to be here with him.
'Yesterday we got the news he got injured, and now he is with the doctor having scans. So this is the real life, and we were never expected to anything like this."
She's shared pictures of the couple on social media
She's shared pictures of the couple on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @gaabisevero
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Red Devils & Gunners linked to Dusan
Juventus hitman Dusan Vlahovic could finally be heading to the Prem this summer.
But there would be an almighty scrap for the 25-year-old.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all being linked with the 34-cap Serb.
Reports in Italy suggest the ex-Fiorentina hero might well leave Juve after three years.
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Transfer targets Arsenal fans are most keen on
Arsenal have been linked with a host of world-class strikers this summer.
And it's no surprise which player tops the list of Internet searches from Gunners' fans.
Alexander Isak heads the list for Arsenal fans
Alexander Isak heads the list for Arsenal fansCredit: Reuters
Yep, it's Newcastle hitman Alexander isak.
But some of the other names might shock you - not least as a few of them haven't really been mentioned in all the transfre speculation.
Big Fat Links came up with the list after monitoring online activity from supporters of major clubs.
Here's how it came out for the Gunners:
Alexander Isak: 237,150 searches
Bruno Guimarães: 152,250 searches (fastest rising trend)
Ollie Watkins: 184,200 searches
Luis Diaz: 52,600 searches
Matheus Cunha: 34,150 searches
Benjamin Sesko: 31,450 searches
Roberto Firmino: 27,400 searches
Alvaro Morata: 21,450 searches
Bryan Mbuemo: 19,725 searches
Joshua Kimmich: 18,900 searches
Leroy Sane: 16,900 searches
Lautaro Martinez: 15,900 searches
Jorrel Hato: 9,250 searches
Pablo Barrios: 3,250 searches
Samu Aghehowa: 2,725 searches
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Kolo Muani could be Gunners' back-up target
Randal Kolo Muani might well have squeezed onto Mikel Arteta's five-man striking wishlist.
Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres are rated the dream recruits.
But now it's reckoned the 29-cap Frenchman could be back on the radar.
The 26-year-old is on loan at Juventus from PSG.
And Italian outlet TuttoJuve claim the Gunners and Newcastle are already sniffing around ahead of the summer transfer window.
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Red Devils urged to hunt ‘Arsenal target' Gyokeres
Ex-United star Nani has urged Manchester United to break the bank and land Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres.
The Sporting Lisbon striker is one of Europe’s most sought-after stars.
Nani told Rio Ferdinand’s podcast: “I would love to see him at Manchester United because we need players.
“If he can go to Manchester United and do the same that he’s doing here, I would be very happy because he scores so many goals.
“He scores every week! If he doesn’t score, he assists, he creates for the team.
“He’s very powerful, he’s a player who can run for 90 minutes at the same speed. It’s incredible.”
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Sak it off
Arsenal are resigned to missing out on Alexander Isak this summer, according to reports.
The Swede striker is enjoying a stunning year for Newcastle, who have put a £150million price tag on his head.
Insider Graeme Bailey claims Liverpool is the most likely destination should Isak leave the North East, with the Gunners turning their attention to Viktor Gyokeres.
But Toon are desperate to hold onto their prize asset, and it will take a mammoth offer for them to sell.
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Gunners face defensive crisis against Real
ARSENAL have been plunged into yet another injury crisis - and it could not have come at a worse time.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is facing the prospect of missing FOUR defensive starters for a mammoth Champions League quarter final first leg tie at home to Real Madrid next week.
Central defender Gabriel and right-back Jurrien Timber were crocked against Fulham last night.
Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori have also been in the treatment room, due to knee problems.
Click below for a full breakdown on how the Gunners might need to line up against the Spanish giants.
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Gyok 'preference'
Viktor Gyokeres would reportedly prefer a move to Arsenal over Manchester United.
The Sporting Lisbon striker has become one of Europe's most sought-after stars after netting 42 goals in his last 42 games.
According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, the Swedish international favours a summer move to north London over Old Trafford.
The publication claims Sporting are willing to listen to offers for the striker.
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Vlahovic race
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all reportedly interested in Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.
The 25-year-old is about to head into the final 12 months of his contract in Turin.
Gazzetta dello Sport report Vlahovic has Juve's blessing to leave for the Premier League - but his destination remains uncertain.
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Guess who's Bak
Bukayo Saka's return against Fulham was hailed by Hollywood royalty.
The Arsenal winger returned from injury after over 100 days away - and took just seven minutes to find the net.
Film star Anne Hathaway took to Instagram after the game to hail the return of the England winger.
Posing in an Arsenal away strip, she wrote: "Welcome back #7"
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Gabriel wait
Arsenal are anxiously waiting to see the extent of Gabriel's hamstring injury sustained last night against Fulham.
Mikel Arteta confirmed the Brazilian and fellow defender Jurrien Timber will undergo scans later today.
The Gunners' centre-back has been a rock this season and losing him for the rest of the campaign would be a huge blow.
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Jesus on the move?
Ex-Prem star Darren Bent has discussed who should be first out the door this summer in an Arsenal shakeup.
The former striker believes Gabriel Jesus is surplus to requirements at the Emirates.
He told talkSPORT: "Gabriel Jesus. He's got to go.
"I think he will be the first to go. "Centre-forward, you've got Havertz at the minute and Gabriel Jesus.
"It's that centre-forward role, I think, that needs to be looked at."
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Real call
Forgotten man Kieran Tierney could be set for a starting berth against Real Madrid.
The Gunners' full-back is on standby after injuries to Gabriel and Jurrien Timber.
Arsenal are sweating on a diagnosis for both players after they were forced out of Tuesday's 2-1 win over Fulham.
Tierney could get the nod against Madrid with Ben White, Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu also sidelined.
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Isak alternatives
Arsenal are resigned to missing out on Alexander Isak this summer, according to reports.
The Swede striker is enjoying a stunning year for Newcastle, who have put a £150million price tag on his head.
Insider Graeme Bailey claims Liverpool is the most likely destination should Isak leave the North East, with the Gunners turning their attention to Viktor Gyokeres.
But Toon are desperate to hold onto their prize asset, and it will take a mammoth offer for them to sell.
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Seaman - Arsenal need marquee signing
Former Arsenal goalkeeper has called on Arsenal to make a statement with their summer business.
The 61-year-old wants the Gunners to swoop for either Benjamin Sesko or Victor Osimhen.
He told his podcast Seaman Says: "[Sporting director Berta] has got to make a statement signing and it’s got to be a striker.
"That’s what everyone is looking at straight away. People will be seeing who he’s looking at, will it be Sesko or Osimhen.
"It’s got to be a marquee signing. One that’s going to go in and do his stuff.
"Once he gets that settled down and sealed then the Arsenal fans will take note."
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Cunha tussle
Arsenal are ready to go toe-to-toe with Liverpool in the summer for Matheus Cunha.
The in-demand Wolves star looks set to depart Molineux and has a release clause of £62.5million.
According to Football Insider, new sporting director Andrea Berta has Cunha in his sights.
The Italian signed the Brazilian in 2021 during his time at Atletico Madrid.
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Art of the deal
Mikel Arteta has told Arsenal fans to expect a "big summer".
New sporting director Andrea Berta has arrived at the Emirates with a spending spree expected at the end of the season.
Arteta said: "It’s going to be a big one and we are very excited about it.
"The way we planned the five first summers, they were going to be very big and they were going to have different objectives because the turnaround of players and the objective of those windows was going to be different.
"Now when you are going to go again, we want to increase the depth of the squad but as well we want to increase the quality and the skills that we need to go to the next step."
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French revolution
Pep Guardiola has reportedly called for a "revolution" at Manchester City - and sees Arsenal's William Saliba in his new-look defence.
Reports from Defensa Central suggest the reigning champions are eyeing up a shock move for Saliba in the summer.
But Arsenal are unlikely to move on one of their prized assets without demanding a huge fee.
The Frenchman is also attracting interest from Real Madrid, who had planned to swoop in 2026 when Saliba has just one year remaining on his current deal.
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