Arsenal are expected to target up to six new signings in the summer ahead of next season, with two strikers and a midfielder believed to be the ‘priority’ as the club hierarchy backs Mikel Arteta.
The Gunners have overcome a torrid start to the current campaign to move firmly into strong Champions League contention – they have a one-point cushion and three games in hand over Manchester United in the battle for a top four place.
Arteta has already overseen a major overhaul of the Arsenal squad since being appointed in December 2019, with six first-team signings last summer alone totalling close to £150m.
At the same time, a number of older high-earning players have been let go – including David Luiz, Willian and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with Alexandre Lacazette set to follow when his contract expires at the end of the season. There has also been a renewed focus on making younger players such as Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Gabriel Martinelli core parts of the squad.
The Evening Standard has reported that in addition to prioritising two strikers – to replace Aubameyang and Lacazette – and a midfielder, the Gunners are considering options for a winger, right-back and left-sided centre-back to further boost the squad.
Source: 90min.com
