Arsenal draw up six-man shortlist with Arteta set to get huge transfer war chest
ARSENAL have prepared a six-man shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports.
Mikel Arteta is set to be backed once again as the Gunners look to bounce back from their disappointing Champions League exit this week.
Arsenal have spent big in the last two summer windows, bringing in the likes of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber last year.
This summer signing a striker is the priority with Gabriel Jesus being plagued by injuries since he arrived in North London.
SunSport understands the Arsenal hierarchy recognise Arteta’s squad currently lacks an attacking focal point and clinical edge in the final third.
And according to The Mirror the club has drawn up a shortlist of six players to help address that issue, including Newcastle hitman Alexander Isak.
Arsenal are long-term admirers of the Swede but Toon are unlikely to sell and will demand a huge fee given they splashed out £60million to sign him.
Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres has also caught the eye after scoring 36 goals and providing 16 assists this season.
While Arsenal are believed to be tracking RB Leipzig frontman Benjamin Sesko.
Arteta also wants to sign players to provide competition for Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, who have been overused this season.
Wolves winger Pedro Neto is a long-term target while Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams is another option.
Arsenal appear to have cooled their interest in Ivan Toney but another name on their wishlist is Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who could be an effective partner for Declan Rice.
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