Arsenal are among several European clubs in the transfer race to sign Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong. The Gunners likely face a decisive summer window to build on the successful foundations built in the 2022/23 season which could be celebrated with a Premier League title triumph.
Mikel Arteta's men sit top of the table, eight points clear of Manchester City, with nine games left to play. Playing excellent football and dropping points in just six games this season will likely place Arsenal in all of the major transfer battles set to occur at the end of the season.
West Ham captain Declan Rice looks set to be at the centre of one of those, with the Gunners making him their priority target, football.london understands. Central midfield was a position in need of more options at Emirates Stadium and Leicester City star Youri Tielemans was the expected man to fill that void, however that no longer looks likely to happen.
