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Josh Challies

Arsenal transfer rumours: Joao Felix £114m problem, Jonathan David sale, Maitland-Niles decision

Arsenal have the top-four within their sights heading into Thursday's clash with Wolves, as they seek to end a lengthy period without Champions League football.

With three games in hand over fourth-placed Manchester United and just a four-point difference, it's certainly an achievable objective - and it could have a significant impact on the club's transfer business this summer.

A wealth of rumours are already circling the club, as Arsenal look to invest in their squad following another period with a wealth of departures.

One major task for Arsenal this summer is to land forward additions and journalist Eduardo Inda has told El Chiringuito that Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix is of interest.

Diego Simeone is said to be keen on replacing the Portuguese forward with Valencia's Goncalo Guedes and would therefore accept a departure in the summer market.

Contracted until 2026, Atletico paid a whopping £114m for Felix's services and that may make the 22-year-old difficult to secure.

Elsewhere, a huge battle is developing in the hunt to sign Jonathan David from Lille with TuttoMercatoWeb naming Arsenal among the plethora of sides eyeing his signature.

The Canadian has reportedly attracted interest from Inter Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United, with Lille potentially being open to a sale at the end of the season.

Finally, reports cited by the Mirror indicate that Roma boss Jose Mourinho has no desire to make Ainsley Maitland-Niles' loan stint at the club permanent.

The England international has made six appearances since moving to the club in January but has not impressed, reportedly leading Mourinho to begin to identify replacements already.

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