With Arsenal on their way to fulfilling some of their less glamorous transfer requirements, the obvious piece of outstanding business is the recruitment of a new No 9. Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres remain the focus of Arsenal’s attention. Other names, such as Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, remain under discussion.

R odrygo's Real Madrid future continues to be a huge talking point amid talk of a big-money summer transfer to Arsenal. The Gunners are looking to upgrade their options in the final third and the Brazilian would certainly be a statement signing on the left-wing if Andrea Berta is able to strike an agreement for his services.

Arsenal have signed Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea in a deal sources have told ESPN is worth £5 million ($6.9m). ESPN has reported that Kepa, 30, had emerged as a top target for Mikel Arteta as a back-up to No.1 David Raya.