The two key names on the Arsenal radar remain Youri Tielemans and Lucas Paqueta. Arsenal have been heavily linked with the two players, but a potential double deal looks unlikely, at least on the surface.
Lucas Paqueta is a player that is expected to cost the buying club north of £50 million. Arsenal baulked at the prices for Raphinha and Lisandro Martinez, although in the case of the Brazilian Barcelona were such an obstacle that even had Arsenal matched the asking price, they would not likely have swayed the Leeds United winger.
Meanwhile, Youri Tielemans’ price is affected by the one year remaining on his deal. Figures around £30 million have been discussed but whilst football.london understands Mikel Arteta is a big admirer of the Belgian, a bid has not been forthcoming as of yet with the Gunners assessing their other options.
