The competition in the Premier League was already ridiculously tough for Arsenal before the takeover of Newcastle United brought the Magpies into the fold. The transfer window of 2022 sets the stage for a statement to be made by the European pretenders.
Arsenal have their own plans, but Newcastle have taken the lead in the transfer scores one-nil after confirming the arrival of Matt Targett on a permanent move from Aston Villa. However, this type of signing is not what will concern the Gunners with Bruno Guimaraes-level attempts yet to come.
The biggest links to the likes of Lucas Paqueta and Moussa Diaby continue to dominate the Newcastle discussion threads on transfers. Diaby in particular has been credited as a figure looked at by Arsenal in the past.
