Arsenal have promised a busy summer transfer window to the fans. The Gunners will be expecting a lot of incomings along will some key outgoings. Mikel Arteta’s side has emerged as title contenders in recent years. However they have been unlucky for second consecutive year. Arsenal lost the Premier League title by only two points resulting in disappointment. However the Spanish coach has strong mentality and has promised to bounce back. In an attempt to break City’s streak next season, the gunners are preparing for an busy transfer window.
What are Arsenal planning for the summer
Arsenal’s sporting director Edu has already revealed his plans about the possible incomings. He has decided the plans along with Mikel Arteta. The Gunners will look a left back, midfielder, striker and a keeper. It is very certain that David Raya will be given a permanent deal. Arsenal are linked with various midfielders. However none of the deals have progressed to advanced stage. Same is the scenario for the striker. A lot of top quality strikers across the europe have been linked with a move to North London. Recently there has been further addition to the list. Dominic Solanke who recently had a great season is now linked with an move to Arsenal.
Which superstars can Arsenal fans expect
Considering the midfield position, Arsenal have a lot of options available. The Gunners were initially linked with Spanish superstar Martin Zubimendi. However the young midfielder didn’t seem to be interested in leaving Spain. As a result that deal is very likely to be collapsed. The Gunners are considering Douglas Luiz and Amadou Onana as Zubimendi’s alternative. They are also reported to be monitoring United’s target Joao Neves. There will be more names which will be linked with Arsenal throughout the summer.
There will be definately an addition to Arsenal’s attacking unit in form of striker. The failure from first choice strikers to deliever on consistent basis has forced the gunners to go big in summer. Arsenal were linked with top quality strikers over the months. They were heavily linked with Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres. However that talks have been slowed down recently. Another clinical striker linked was Victor Osimhen who is certain to leave Napoli. The Gunners were also linked with Benjamin Sesko in recent weeks.
It has now been reported that Arsenal are planning to go after Dominic Solanke. Solanke just had an extraordinary season with Bournemouth. The 26 year old striker found the back of the net 19 times in Premier League. Solanke also has lots of experience playing in England. Bournemouth signed Solanke for £19 million from Liverpool in 2019. The Athletic has revealed that the 26 year old striker has £65 million release clause in his Bournemouth’s contract. Liverpool will also benefit from Solanke’s sale as they have a clause that earns them 20 percent of Bournemouth’s profit.
Who will be making their way away from Emirates
Along with incomings there are also some key outgoings reported. Eddie Nketiah is almost very certain to make his way away from the club. He has been unable to meet Arteta’s expectations. Along with Nketiah, Party too seems to leave Arsenal after his successful spell at the North London.
In defensive unit, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney will be seen moving out. Zinchenko signed for Arsenal from City in 2022. However after only two years, the Ukrainian may be on his way out. Former Celtic star Tierney spent the last season on loan to Real Sociedad. The Gunners have decided to part ways with him and will demand £10 million for him in summer. Aaron Ramsdale could also be seen making his way away in an attempt to earn more gametime.
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