Arsenal given huge Tchouameni transfer incentive as Liverpool advance Lavia deal
Arsenal look set to continue their transfer business and could turn to Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni as a result of Liverpool and Chelsea's recruitment plans
Arsenal have enjoyed a successful summer so far but look to be reaching a crossroads as they search for their next key signing.
The Gunners are focused on mounting another title challenge next season and have already taken steps to improve in crucial areas. Kai Havertz was first through the door, with Mikel Arteta hinting that the former Chelsea forward could be utilised in a midfield role, while the recent arrival of Jurrien Timber will help bolster their defensive ranks.
The imminent club-record £105million deal for Declan Rice is a true statement signing by Arsenal, who are keen to prove their title credentials. However, the departure of Granit Xhaka to Bayer Leverkusen, plus question marks over Thomas Partey’s future, means that the club could soon be adding another new face in midfield.
Back in January, that looked set to be Brighton star Moises Caicedo, who even took to social media to explain his desire to leave. Bids of up to £70million proved to not be enough for Arsenal to land their man, though, and the transfer landscape has shifted significantly since then.
The France international has been touted with a move to north London, following the arrival of Jude Bellingham in Madrid. Tchouameni, 23, was a regular starter during his debut campaign at the Santiago Bernabeu but was shifted to the bench for the club’s knockout games in the Champions League.
The new prices for talented midfielders - Fulham are claimed to have slapped a £90million price tag on Joao Palhinha - may tempt Arsenal to hunt another marquee signing to play alongside Rice. A successful move
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