Arsenal are looking to strengthen Mikel Arteta's squad this summer after finishing 10 points behind Premier League champions Liverpool and without a trophy
08:10, 27 May 2025
Viktor Gyokeres, forward of Sporting CP, celebrates with the trophy after winning during the Liga Portugal Betclic match between Sporting CP and Vitoria SC at Estadio Jose de Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal, on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Valter Gouveia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Viktor Gyokeres could be on the move next month(Image: undefined via Getty Images)
Arsenal wrapped up the season a full 10 points adrift of Premier League victors Liverpool, with not a single trophy to their name.
However, there's no wavering in the club's top brass that Mikel Arteta is the right gaffer for the job, and he's expected to be backed with fresh signings this summer.
The centre-forward and left-wing spots are tipped for bolstering, but other areas might also need beefing up.
A potential reshuffle in goal has taken an unexpected turn, with chatter linking David Raya with Real Madrid hinting at a new No. 1 landing at the Emirates rather than a backup.
Here, Daily Star Sport brings you the latest Arsenal transfer gossip....
Barcelona trigger Joan Garcia's release clause
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 01: Joan Garcia of RCD Espanyol celebrates victory following the LaLiga match between RCD Espanyol de Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at RCDE Stadium on February 01, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia is highly-rated(Image: Alex Caparros, Getty Images)
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Arsenal nearly bagged goalkeeper Joan Garcia in January, but they could now lose out completely.
Barcelona have reportedly reached a tentative agreement with the Espanyol ace and plan to activate his £25million buyout clause, according to Spanish media.
The Catalan side are rumoured to be keen on loaning Garcia out before gradually introducing him as their new No. 1 in a year's time, reports the Express.
This spells trouble for Arsenal and their ambitions of snapping up one of Spain's brightest young keepers.
Arsenal handed Viktor Gyokeres boost
LISBON, PORTUGAL - MAY 17: Goal scorer Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting CP celebrates after winning the Liga Portugal Betclic during the Champions Trophy Celebrations Liga Portugal Betclic at the end of the match between Sporting CP and Vitoria SC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on May 17, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)
Viktor Gyokeres looks set for a blockbuster transfer this summer(Image: undefined via Getty Images)
Among all the clubs eyeing the Swede, Manchester United and Arsenal are believed to have the most serious interest.
The buzz around Old Trafford is easy to grasp, given Gyokeres' phenomenal goal-scoring spree under Ruben Amorim at Sporting.
Sky Germany has spilled the beans that a switch to the Red Devils is pretty much dead in the water. United have shifted their gaze to Matheus Cunha, leaving Gyokeres less than keen on donning the red jersey.
This leaves the stage set for Arsenal's sporting director Andrea Berta to make his move and bag his prime attacking prize.
Arsenal's Emi Martinez stance
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa is seen looking emotional after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Villa Park on May 16, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
Martinez could leave Aston Villa this summer(Image: Neville Williams, Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
The Sun has been buzzing with chatter that the Gunners might fancy a blast from the past with their ex-keeper if Raya jets off back to Spain.
Martinez seemed to be giving the Villa faithful a parting wave during his last game at Villa Park not long ago.
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And it's crystal that he's got no beef with his old squad, despite warming the bench for most of his previous ten-year stint at Arsenal.
In a heart-to-heart last April after a 2-0 victory for Aston Villa at the Emirates, Martinez reminisced: "I think it was 10 or 11 years here. I've still got friends here. I came here as a lad and left a man. I will always love this club."