As the season comes to an end, many Arsenal fans are already turning their attention to the summer transfer market. The Gunners were very active last year in helping to build Mikel Arteta a squad that looks like it's going to just miss out on the Champions League at the final hurdle. Despite this respectable run though, it's clear that additions still need to be made as they prepare for the return of European football.
“Both competitions [the Champions League and Europa League] require a much larger squad because the number of games you play is much bigger, so I don’t think it makes a lot of difference [which competition Arsenal qualify for],” Arteta told reporters when asked about his summer transfer plans. “If you can afford it, and we don’t have to do the turnaround in the squad that we’ve had to do, if you ask me what I want it’s 22 outfield players and three goalkeepers.”
At least one centre forward is set to be high on the agenda, with Manchester City' Gabriel Jesus among those football.london understands Edu is targeting, while central midfield is a position where additions such as Youri Tielemans of Leicester City have been linked. The Gunners are also hopeful of adding some depth to the full back positions and are scouting Bologna's Aaron Hickey football.london understands. However, as vital as it is to bring the right players in to the Emirates this summer, finally getting some out of the door is also a priority.
