Targets: Viktor Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and Nico Williams
Arsenal Football Newsletter
New sporting director Andrea Berta has been in place since the end of March and will lead transfer negotiations during the summer transfer window.
Mikel Arteta has been part of the planning process and, during the final weeks of last season, reiterated the need for Arsenal to add firepower to their squad.
Top priority
A new striker is top of Arsenal’s shopping list after they failed to sign one in each of the past two windows.
The Gunners looked light on attacking options even before injuries hit last season.
Arsenal have long-term interest in RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko
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For the first time since the 1923-24 season, Arsenal finished a league campaign without any players scoring 10 or more goals.
Arteta and the club are aware of the need for reinforcements. In January, they failed with a £40million bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins. The Gunners cannot afford to be left empty-handed again this time around.
What else they need
A new goalkeeper to provide competition and back-up for David Raya is required, with Neto set to return to Bournemouth after his season on loan in north London.
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Arsenal also want to bring in a midfielder to play in front of the defence, because Jorginho is leaving for free after his contract expired.
A wide player is wanted as well as a striker. Raheem Sterling tried to fill that void last season, however he is returning to Chelsea after a disappointing loan spell.
Defensive reinforcements are a possibility, too, but that will be more dependent on outgoings.
Possible ins
Arsenal hold a long-term interest in RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and tried to sign him last summer.
They failed with a bid for Watkins in January, while Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres is believed to be another option on Arsenal’s radar.
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring their first goal
Sporting star Viktor Gyokeres is another transfer target
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Out wide, the Gunners have tracked Nico Williams for the past 18 months and he has a £50million release clause in his contract at Athletic Bilbao.
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is expected to join for £50m.
Arsenal are fans of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, but his release clause of £21m may prove too steep.
Ajax defender Jorrel Hato is being monitored.
Possible outs
The departures have already started, with Jorginho and Kieran Tierney leaving due to their contracts expiring.
Thomas Partey’s deal is also due to expire at the end of this month and it is unclear if he will agree fresh terms.
Left-back Nuno Tavares’ loan move to Lazio is set to be made permanent for around £6m. Fellow full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko can go if the right offer comes in.