Mikel Arteta has already shown Jamal Musiala Arsenal's transfer intent amid Bayern decision

Arsenal have entered a new era of the transfer market. Both Manchester City and Liverpool have been joined by the Gunners with playerslike Declan Rice and transfer fees exceeding £100million are part of the club’s fabric.

Therefore, as news of Jamal Musiala’s ever-intriguing situation develops, the Gunners should be certainly circling along with their title rivals for the German’s signature. According to recent reports, Musiala has rejected the latest offer from Bayern Munich and has informed the club he has no intention of agreeing to a new deal.

The attacking midfielder who can also play on either flank has scored nine goals and has four assists in a trying season for Bayern. Manager Thomas Tuchel is under immense pressure as they have slipped well behind Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga title race.

The 21-year-old is considered one of the best talents in the world and with both Emile Smith Rowe and Fabio Vieira’s futures far from assured in north London, he would be quite the coup for the club. Mikel Arteta was asked previously about the possibility of Arsenal being in the frame for players such as Kylian Mbappe and his words could certainly translate to Musiala seamlessly.

«When there is a player of that calibre, we always have to be in that conversation,» he said in relation to the Frenchman. When asked if it was a case of 'why not', he agreed.

«Exactly,» he replied. «Why not? If we want to be the best team, then you need to have the best players, that's for sure.

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»The club that we are, I don't think that's ever been an issue. Everyone wants to