ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS

Arsenal are expected to be busy during the summer transfer window and are already building their transfer kitty with the sale of midfielder Lucas Torreira.

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are planning their biggest ever spending spree in the summer with three players targeted by the Spanish manager.

Barcelona landed a number nine in the final hours of the January transfer window after agreeing a free transfer with Arsenal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Arsenal are keen to sign a forward and have made a move for Dusan Vlahovic of Fiorentina. Mikel Arteta could lose Aubameyang and Eddie Nketiah in January.

Arsenal are in the market for a striker with the futures of Aubameyang, Lacazette and Nketiah uncertain at the Emirates Stadium. The club have been told to make a move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Mikel Arteta is ready to sanction a move for Ainsley Maitland-Niles despite Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny departing to take part in the AFCON.

Arsenal technical director Edu was slammed by Paul Merson after Arsenal not making a marquee signing despite spending £145 million this summer. He is certain that his former club will finish no higher than 10th in the Premier League this season.

Arsenal are looking to offload a number of players in the final days of the transfer window in order to help Mikel Arteta further strengthen his first-team squad.

Granit Xhaka's new deal was confirmed by Football London's Arsenal journalist Chris Wheatley, while the club are also close to sanctioning moves for Lucas Torriera and Willian.

Arsenal are expected to add at least one more player after finalising deals for Martin Odegaard and Aaron Ramsdale. Mikel Arteta is keen to add a right-back to his squad, while the club will also look to offload a number of players.

Barcelona are not negotiating a deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal at the moment. The club are prioritising departures with Miralem Pjanic and Samuel Umtiti at the top of the list.

Real Madrid are close to sanctioning Martin Odegaard's transfer to Arsenal after the player's agents arrived in ALondon to finalise a deal for the midfielder.

Barcelona's hopes of landing a new forward this summer depends on Martin Braithwaite being able to find a new home away from the Camp Nou.

AS Roma could move for Arsenal forward Alexander Lacazette if they fail to sign Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, who is also wanted by Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal are interested in signing James Maddison this summer but Brendan Rodgers confirmed that they are yet to receive a bid. But Rodgers hinted that a bid matching their valuation could see the club consider a potential transfer for the English midfielder.

It is understood that Ancelotti wants Odegaard to stay in Madrid this coming season

Arsenal's pursuit of Manuel Locatelli and Lautaro Martinez is expected to end in heartbreak with both players ready to reject a move to the Emirates Stadium.

Martin Odegaard is now open to leaving Real Madrid this summer after initially indicating that he wants to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu and play under Carlo Ancelotti.

Mikel Arteta was keen on bringing Martin Odegaard back to the Emirates Stadium this summer but the player has decided to remain with Real Madrid. The Gunners are now keen on Leicester City's James Maddison.

Barcelona are open to letting a number of first-team stars leave this summer as they look to cut the club's wage bill.

Mikel Arteta is keen to sign a top quality midfield partner for Thomas Partey and has identified Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli as potential target.