The next few weeks for Arsenal could be crucial for their future under Mikel Arteta as the Gunners aim to finish in the top four for a Champions League finish this season. Not only would they receive a huge financial boost, but they could attract a plethora of high-profile talent in the summer.
Before then, they have a tough road ahead with Chelsea, Manchester United, West Ham and Tottenham all to come before the end of the season. While full focus will be on those remaining games, one eye will be casting towards plans for the summer.
Arteta oversaw a huge turnover of players last year, spending over £150million to turn his squad around after missing out on European football. This year may be more about strengthening in key areas and adding depth to an extremely thin squad.
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With that said, football.london has compiled the latest players linked with a move to Arsenal in the next transfer window.
CEO speaks out on “next Zlatan Ibrahimovic”
Arsenal are one of a number of sides linked with a move for Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca this summer. The 23-year-old stands at over six foot five inches, likened to Zlatan Ibrahimovic in his playing style.
The Gunners aren’t alone in their interest though, as reports claim that Newcastle and Inter Milan are also eyeing a move. The Sassuolo CEO, Giovanni Carnevali, has discussed the Italian striker in a recent interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, confirming Premier League interest.
He said, via HITC : “Inter have shown interest in Scamacca but keep an eye on foreign clubs, there are lots of teams interested in Gianluca, including in the Premier League. But he still needs to develop and he might need another season here with us.”
Arsenal scouting Turkish wonderkid
Arsenal are set to scout Turkish wonderkid Arda Güler ahead of a potential deal in the future, says Fanatik, per Sports Witness. The 17-year-old has had a breakout year for Fenerbahce, scoring two and assisting two in eight league appearances.
The Gunners may have to battle to sign him though, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich also said to be keeping tabs on him with a possibility of a transfer.
Paulo Dybala interest
Arsenal and Newcastle have expressed their interest in signing Juventus forward Paulo Dybala in the summer, according to Corriere dello Sport. The 28-year-old is set to leave the Bianconeri this summer as a free agent, after a breakdown in contract negotiations in recent weeks.
