Edu approves two Mikel Arteta transfers as five Arsenal players could leave
Mikel Arteta is set to receive significant financial backing to strengthen his attacking options following Arsenal's Champions League departure.
Despite the European exit, Arteta has led a remarkable turnaround in the club's fortunes, keeping them in the title race and reaching their first Champions League quarter-final in 14 years. The narrow defeat to Bayern Munich has highlighted the need for a new striker and winger in the upcoming summer transfer window, with those positions now viewed as priorities which will be reinforced.
The Gunners have been monitoring Sporting CP's centre forward Viktor Gyokeres, RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, and have a long-standing interest in Alexander Isak, although a deal with Newcastle seems unlikely. Wolves' Pedro Neto tops their list of potential wide players, but they've also scouted Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams.
In addition to bolstering their attack, Arsenal are keen on Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi as part of their squad overhaul and a new partner for Declan Rice. However, the focus remains on the forward line, even though Kai Havertz's impressive form this season could see them opt for a younger player to nurture rather than pursuing Brentford's Ivan Toney, whose appeal has waned.
Gabriel Jesus has been battling with injuries, while the heavy reliance on Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli has led to fatigue and susceptibility to injury. The addition of another top winger would increase competition, and Arsenal will have additional funds available this summer due to their financial prudence in January, ensuring they stayed within Premier League spending regulations, reports the Mirror.
This effectively resets in the summer, but Arsenal and sporting director Edu are also
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