Mikel Arteta will be hoping that successive Premier League defeats won't affect his transfer plans - with a place in the top four and Champions League qualification hopes taking a hit last week. The Gunners were beaten soundly by Crystal Palace on Monday before a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Brighton followed at the Emirates on Saturday.
Any further losses will take on a larger significance should Tottenham qualify for the top four ahead of the Gunners. Champions League football will be a huge draw for any potential signings, and with a new striker top of the shopping list, Mikel Arteta and Edu will be hoping that they can secure their place in order to execute their summer transfer plans.
Here we take a look at the latest rumours surrounding Arsenal's summer transfer plans:
