Mikel Arteta will be hoping to add a number of new signings to his squad as Arsenal prepare for a return to the Champions League next season. Stan Kroenke is set to back Arteta heavily during the summer transfer window, freeing up a huge budget that could be more than £200 million, as per The Times.
The primary area the Arsenal boss wants to strengthen in is midfield with West Ham captain Declan Rice remaining the club's main target in this area, football.london understands. The Gunners also want to strengthen in defence where football.london understands Marc Guehi is among the targets.
Departures are expected at the Emirates Stadium this summer with Granit Xhaka looking set to leave Arsenal after seven years with the club. The Swiss midfielder is in advanced talks to join Bayer Leverkusen in a €15million (£13million) deal and looks set to sign a contract until 2027 with the German club, football.london understands.
