There is such excitement for the summer transfer window but there continues to be an element of jeopardy to it. For Arsenal, qualifying for the Champions League will open doors previously locked away from the Gunners.
The uncertainty that surrounding the club’s future makes business difficult. Arsenal cannot yet guarantee the elite competition to their targets in pre-summer discussions.
However, Barcelona, who are in their own race for the top four in La Liga, continue to push ahead strongly for their own summer targets. It is expected that they will complete yet more free transfers for a host of players whose contracts are expiring soon.