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Aaron Catterson-Reid

Arsenal 'keen' on Marcel Sabitzer transfer move as Alvaro Morata move hits snag

No matter what happens in this season's top-four race, Arsenal are set for a busy summer transfer window.

The Gunners splashed in excess of £140million last summer, more than any other Premier League club. And technical director Edu is likely to target at least three first-team signings at the end of the current campaign, football.london understands.

Considering both Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are likely to leave the club when their contracts at the Emirates Stadium expire in less than three months, at least one centre-forward will be targeted, with a central midfielder also likely to be signed. With all that being said, football.london has rounded up the latest transfer rumours surrounding the club.

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Alvaro Morata move

According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal have 'encountered a problem' in their efforts to sign Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata. The Spanish international, who is currently on loan with Serie A giants Juventus, has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates in recent weeks.

Atletico are said to be keen to sell Morata this summer, but the aforementioned report claims that the north London outfit have encountered a problem in the pursuit of the former Real Madrid frontman as the player endured a difficult experience during his spell with Premier League rivals Chelsea. The report also says that both Morata and his family struggled to settle in London during his time at Stamford Bridge, making a move to Mikel Arteta's side appears less likely.

Marcel Sabitzer move

Arsenal are keen to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer in a deal that could cost them just £13million, according to Bild, via The Sun. The Austrian international arrived at the Bundesliga giants last summer, joining from RB Leipzig, but he has struggled for consistent game time under Julian Nagelsmann's stewardship and could reportedly leave the Allianz Arena.

Spanish side Atletico Madrid are also said to be keen on Sabitzer.

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