As with a number of transfer targets in the past, Arsenal look set to face significant competition in the market this summer. That is going to be no different in the upcoming window. As Mikel Arteta aims to beat the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur to a Champions League place come the end of the season, he may have to fight off the Gunners’ Premier League rivals off the pitch too.
The starkest threat to Arsenal’s summer transfer plans appear to be Ralf Rangnick’s Red Devils, with United holding an interest in a number of the Gunners’ key targets. And a United move to bring Erik ten Hag to be the club's new manager, could have an even bigger impact. The first is Benfica forward Darwin Nunez - the Uruguayan having long been a name associated with a switch to the Emirates Stadium.
After 26 goals in all competitions for the Portuguese giants this term, there is hope that he could potentially be the ideal forward that Arsenal are searching for - especially after they missed out on the signing of Dusan Vlahovic in the summer. It will certainly not be easy to secure his services, though.
