Mikel Arteta is determined to proceed Arsenal’s progress and will oversee large adjustments to their midfield this summer season.

Arsenal stay frontrunners within the race to signal West Ham United’s Declan Rice, in accordance with Nick Ames SentinelHowever she may face competitors from Manchester United to finish a switch that would show very costly.

Mason Mount can be mentioned to be on Arsenal’s radar, nonetheless David Ornstein of The Athletic Liverpool and Manchester United are anticipated to affix the north London membership in pursuit of the 24-year-old. Chelsea will attempt to encourage Mount to signal new phrases at Stamford Bridge that may take him past his present contact expiry in June 2024.

Nonetheless, probably the most attention-grabbing summer season addition is perhaps Manchester Metropolis captain Ilkay Gundogan. The 32-year-old was essential through the finish of the season, starring towards Leeds United and Everton to assist Metropolis overcome Arsenal’s Premier League title problem, however his contract expires shortly after the season’s conclusion. Metropolis want to hold Gundogan, however the participant desires a deal that may run till at the least 2025, in accordance with the Guardian. Arteta is claimed to be hoping his relationship with Gundogan – the duo labored collectively at Metropolis when Arteta labored as Pep Guardiola’s assistant – may also help Arsenal beat Barcelona by signing the midfielder.

Arsenal signed Gabriel Jesus and Aleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester Metropolis final summer season.

Arsenal’s midfield has been revamped partially because of the anticipated departure of Granit Xhaka. Bayer Leverkusen are in superior talks to signal the 30-year-old for €15m this summer season, Goalkeeper Fabrizio Romano I discussed final week.