Given Arsenal's hopes to squeeze their way into the Premier League's final UEFA Champions League qualification place this season, Mikel Arteta is set for a busy summer window regrading both incomings and departures in north London.
With a centre forward the key area following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's departure in January, many see the next few months as a crucial time for Arteta in terms of rebuilding the Gunners squad in the hopes of pushing closer to the leagues top sides.
Sitting just three points behind rivals Spurs with a game in hand to play too, many believe the two sides meeting on May 12 as a pivotal moment in both clubs' seasons.
READ MORE: Arsenal prepare for Gabriel Magalhaes transfer bid as Barcelona eye summer move
Paqueta fee as Magpies look to swoop in
With Arsenal continuing to show a keen interest in Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta, fellow Premier League side Newcastle United are also said to be keeping tabs on the Brazilian international, as the summer window begins to creep ever closer.
Valued at fee of just short of £60million, the 24-year-old could provide a key missing piece to Arteta's midfield, with the future of fellow Ligue 1 star Matteo Guendouzi also yet to be decided.
With his current deal not expiring until June 2025, it is no surprise Les Gones are looking to re-coop some key transfer budget if they do decide to part ways later this year.
Brazilian youngster Danilo targeted
With Italian outfits reporting Arsenal have entered the race to sign Palmeiras midfielder Danilo, the 20-year-old youngster could perhaps be the next big thing to land at the feet of technical director Edu.
As per information relayed by SportWitness, the player is set to cost between £20-30m, with the likes of Juventus, Lazio, Milan and Benfica all set to rival the Gunners later this year.
Operating predominantly as a defensive midfielder has already been capped at Under 20 level by his country and looks sure to continue his development. He also featured for 120minutes in Chelsea's recent 2-1 win over Palmerias during the 2022 Club World Cup earlier this year.
