Arsenal must make sure they get the majority, if not all, of their summer transfer business right this year. A return to the Champions League whilst aiming to compete at the top of the Premier League again means the Gunners must operate as effectively as possible.
There has been plenty of talk of priority signings in what is looking likely to be one of the most expensive windows in the club's history. Owner Stan Kroenke will reportedly back Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar's plans in the window, with a reported budget of £200million made available.
Therefore, identifying a number of bargain purchases could be an avenue the club go down to aid their pursuit of Declan Rice. Alongside possible free transfers, the Gunners could benefit from players who could be available for a bargain fee ahead of the expiry of their contract next summer.
