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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Josh O'Brien

Arsenal's transfer priorities could be setting Mikel Arteta up to make a costly mistake

Arsenal fans can barely contain their excitement for next season after the club's early moves in the summer transfer window.

The Gunners have already confirmed the arrivals of Brazilian wonderkid Marquinhos and Porto playmaker Fabio Vieira, while Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus is on the verge of becoming the club's third addition after Arsenal agreed to part ways with £45million to land Mikel Arteta's No.1 striker target.

Next up on the list of targets is Leeds United talisman Raphinha, with negotiations ongoing between the two clubs. Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez has already been the subject of a £30m bid from Arsenal, which was swiftly rejected by the Dutch giants who are holding out for a figure of £42m, after talks between the parties last week.

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