'He will go' - Arsenal told exciting Newcastle United star will sign in summer transfer window

Mikel Arteta and Edu have been told the marquee transfer they will complete this summer. Over the last few trading periods, the Gunners have recruited superbly with Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and David Raya all making a clear impact after being signed ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Plans for the upcoming summer window could depend on Arsenal's success in the final few months of the season with the Premier League title and Champions League in sight. However, Edu, as sporting director, will have undoubtedly already began pulling together lists of targets.

“I understand why the fans are asking for [a No.9] but we already have our targets planned,” he told TNT Sport back in February. “We know what we’re going to face, and I’d be worried if we weren’t scoring goals or creating chances but we are doing that right now. The plan is to try and get better every year, we’re at a good moment right now and so it’s about improving step-by-step.”

Signing a striker appeared a clear priority when Arsenal's goal-scoring issues were exposed back in January. However, since the 2-0 FA Cup defeat to Liverpool, the Gunners have scored 38 Premier League goals with Kai Havertz thriving in the central striker role.

Adding depth in midfield and defence now seems more likely with Martin Zubimendi, Ousmane Diomande and Jorrel Hato all being linked with an Emirates Stadium switch. Three of Arsenal's four summer signings were bought from other Premier League sides and that could certainly happen again with Newcastle the selling club this time.

The Magpies are treading dangerously close to breaking profit and sustainability rules and therefore may need to sell a star player in order to meet the requirements. Alexander Isak is one player being linked to an exit