Arsenal are currently the top spenders in the Premier League for summer spending in this window, with Oleksandr Zinchenko's transfer ensuring that the Gunners have surpassed the £100million mark.
The former Manchester City full-back became the north Londoners' fifth signing, following the arrivals of Matt Turner, Marquinhos, Fabio Vieira and Gabriel Jesus.
Whilst outgoings are the priority right now, with Nuno Tavares closing in on a season-long loan to Marseille, Mikel Arteta is still on the lookout for reinforcements.
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The left-central midfield position is an area that Arsenal are looking at, despite the fact that Arteta has many options to choose from at his disposal.
Youri Tielemans has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, whilst Lucas Paqueta is a name who is reportedly on the list as well.
Regarding the latter, Arsenal could be handed a hammer blow in their pursuit of the Brazilian, with Manchester City entering the race. According to L'Equipe, City are eyeing a move for Paqueta with Bernardo Silva attracting interest from Barcelona and the Premier League club willing to sell for around £67million.
Whether a deal for Paqueta to join Pep Guardiola's squad happens remains to be seen, but it might force Arsenal into making a move for the 24-year-old. Reports in France and Brazil previously suggested that technical director Edu had already told the player's representatives that an official offer would be made.
However, he quickly poured cold water on those reports. "I’m very respectful when I talk about Lucas," he said to TNT Sports Brazil. "I’m a guy who likes him a lot, I’ve always liked him, since my time with Brazil’s national team. He’s had a great season, he was considered the best (overseas) player in the French league.
"But today, there really isn’t any kind of talk, there’s only my admiration for the player, because the squad today is, in the position he plays, I think we’re very well served in this regard."
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