Mikel Arteta sets next two Arsenal transfer priorities with £50m condition
Arsenal transfer news: The Gunners have two more marquee moves they want to make in the summer window after completing a deal for David Raya
Mikel Arteta has set his next two Arsenal transfer aims after David Raya finalised a move to become the Gunners fourth summer signing. Despite the presence of Aaron Ramsdale in the squad, Arsenal chose to enter the race for Raya after it became clear that Tottenham and Bayern Munich were no longer actively pursuing his services, with Brentford still looking to sell.
With that transfer finalised and Raya to complete his medical this week, more exits can now be sanctioned with Folarin Balogun, Kieran Tierney, Nicolas Pepe, Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga all facing that possibility. However, a new report has emerged revealing another arrival is planned if one of those names seals an exit.
According to the Independent, Arteta wants to bring in a new No.6 to add variety to his midfield if significant funds are acquired, which will likely arrive through the sale of Balogun. Romeo Lavia has been linked as an option in that department, although Chelsea have lodged their opening bid in an attempt to hijack Liverpool's deal for the teenager.
The Gunners are reportedly demanding £50million to sell Balogun with RMC Sport reporting Monaco's opening bid was worth €40million (£34m), however the French club are planning to return with an improved offer. The USMNT star scored 21 Ligue 1 goals for Reims last season and the plan for him to be sold has not changed despite the injury to Gabriel Jesus
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