The summer transfer window is upon us and Arsenal have been busy. A number of deals are being worked on in the last ten days as part of Mikel Arteta' plans to ensure last season’s progress doesn't go to waste.
The Gunners had on their best campaign under Arteta's leadership. After spending the majority of the year as Premier League league leaders, the north Londoners fell short on the final hurdle to Manchester City, settling for second place.
football.london understands West Ham captain Declan Rice is the priority for Arsenal. Two bids have already been turned down for the England international and a following offer is expected to be made in the coming days. There have also been moves for Jurrien Timber, Kai Havertz and Romeo Lavia.
Yet there remains plenty of business to be done in regards to players leaving the club. Much has been made of the number of individuals facing the exit door this summer. Two of Arteta's key players from last season, Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey, are both set for a move away from north London, with those potential exits questioned by supporters.
Along with Champions League football returning to the Emirates Stadium next season, Arsenal's squad is going to look very different. Here, football.london has the full list of Arsenal players either sold, on their way out the door or linked with a move.
Takehiro Tomiyasu (24) - Ended the season injured but has been linked with a move away in the past, with Juventus linked earlier this year.
William Saliba (22) - Saliba is yet to officially sign his new contract in north London, though football.london understands the defender has verbally agreed a new four-year contract. Links with PSG and Real Madrid have fallen on deaf ears and he is set to lead the Gunners' defence for years to come.
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Rob Holding (27) - Linked with a move to Scottish champions Rob Holding in recent days. Contract expires at the end of next season.
Kieran Tierney (26) - One of the p[layers expected to leave the club. Newcastle and Celtic credited with interest. Left-back's contract expires in 2026.
Thomas Partey (30) - Saudi trio Al Nassr, Al Ahli and Al Khaleej are all keen on the midfielder, though Partey's preference is to remain in Europe. Contract until 2025.
Jorginho (31) - Previous interest from Lazio. Is expected to remain in London after only signing in January. Contract expires next summer.
Mohamed Elneny (30) - Recently linked with a loan move to Besiktas. Only one year left on his deal and with his track record with injuries, could likely be the end of his spell in London.
Granit Xhaka (30) - Set to complete a £13m move to Bayer Leverkusen this summer. Contract expires in 2024.
Albert Sambi Lokonga (23) - Wanted by newly-promoted Burnley with a reunion with Vincent Kompany. Rice and Lavia arrivals will push him down the pecking order. Three more years on contract so the club is in a good position.
Reiss Nelson (23) - Linked with a move to Serie A giants AC Milan. Talks over a new deal are in the final stages, football.london understands. Should a new deal not be agreed, he will be free to leave.
Folarin Balogun (21) - Heavily linked with a move away from Arsenal. AC Milan, Napoli and Inter Milan are keen. Balogun has already confirmed he won't be leaving on loan. £35m asking price and has two years left on his deal.
