Here is the latest transfer news coming out of the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal continue to chase potential signings.
Arsenal are yet to make a move in the summer transfer market but fans are expecting new additions.
The Gunners just came up short in the Premier League title race and Mikel Arteta will be keen to take Arsenal a step further next season.
New signings are needed, so let’s take a look at some of the latest Arsenal rumours…
Nico Williams
Another winger appears to be on the wish list for Arsenal this summer and Arteta could move for fellow Spaniard Nico Williams.
The Athletic Club star has made a real name for himself in La Liga and is currently on international duty with Spain at Euro 2024.
HITC understands that Arsenal are interested in activating the £43million release clause in Williams’ contract, but have been left shocked by his £300,000-a-week wage demands.
Caught Offside now claim that Arsenal are ready to pay the release clause in a real push to bring Williams to North London.
Arsenal are now expected to hold further talks with Williams’ representatives as a host of other clubs – such as Chelsea and Manchester City – hold an interest.
Pedro Neto
Williams isn’t the only winger on the Arsenal radar though.
Wolverhampton Wanderers star Pedro Neto has been linked with Arsenal for years now and appears to still be on the radar.
Football Transfers now suggest that Wolves are willing to sell Neto for £43million – much less than the £80million wanted in January.
Arsenal allegedly remain keen but are concerned about his injury record – and want a full medical assessment before proceeding with an offer.
Neto has picked up a number of injury problems in recent years and that is an understandable concern for any suitor.
HITC understands that Newcastle United have been in contact about signing Neto too, whilst also targeting Wolves teammate Max Kilman.
Serhou Guirassy
Arsenal are also expected to target a new striker this summer and Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy is being linked with a move to North London.
HITC understands that Guirassy was offered to Arsenal in January and he is being mentioned for the Gunners once again.
Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg claims that Guirassy has now decided to leave Stuttgart this summer and has communicated that decision to the Bundesliga club.
Plettenberg suggests that Arsenal are in the mix alongside AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund, but Chelsea are now out of the race.
Guirassy hit 28 goals in 28 Bundesliga games this past season and is ready to make a big move at 28 years of age.
Now able to leave thanks to a €17.5million (£15million) release clause in his contract, Guirassy is a man in demand this summer.
Mikel Merino
Arsenal could go for another midfielder amid questions over the future of Emile Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey.
A left-sided central midfielder to truly replace Granit Xhaka could be targeted but fans may be surprised by links to Mikel Merino.
Spanish newspaper SPORT claim that Arteta has contacted Real Sociedad midfielder Merino over a move.
Barcelona are understood to be keen but Arteta is allegedly looking into a move himself.
Merino joined Newcastle United in 2017 but failed to make a lasting impact in the Premier League and headed to Real Sociedad after just a year in England.
Now 28 and with 23 Spain caps to his name, Merino has excelled for Real Sociedad and appears to have put himself on the Arsenal radar.
Joshua Kimmich
Another midfielder is on the Arsenal wish list with HITC understanding that the Gunners have joined the race to sign Joshua Kimmich.
The Germany star has just one year left on his Bayern Munich contract and he is open to exploring his options away from Allianz Arena.
Arsenal are now considering a move too with Arteta no doubt attracted by Kimmich’s versatility to play at right back and in midfield.
Manchester City and Liverpool are eyeing Kimmich too but Arsenal are paying close attention to his contract situation in Bavaria.
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