Arsenal have three weeks left in the summer transfer window after welcoming their third new signing, Bruno Guimaraes, over the weekend. The Gunners' spending has reached £109million, and they are actively working on new signings.
Guimaraes was unveiled at the Emirates on Saturday before Mikel Arteta's side lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in a pre-season friendly, exposing their vulnerabilities without key players like David Raya, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Declan Rice.
Arteta Confirms Active Work on Signings
Post-match, Arteta confirmed the club are actively working on new signings. When asked about a potential defender after Saliba's back injury, he said: "We conceded some poor goals today in the way we competed, especially. But that's a very collective responsibility. So we need to improve with the players that we have. And we want to improve, for sure, we want that."
Ezri Konsa
Arsenal have already made a bid for Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa, offering just over half of his £60m valuation. Villa rejected it, but reports suggest their dressing room is 'resigned' to Konsa leaving. The England international can play at centre-back and full-back.
Bradley Barcola
Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola is a top target for Liverpool, but Arsenal are considering a move. PSG value the 23-year-old at £145m, though the impending arrival of Ferran Torres could pressure them into a lower sale.
Kenan Yildiz
Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz is reportedly Arteta's dream target. The 21-year-old is valued at €100m (£85m) and is versatile. Last season, he scored 14 goals and provided 10 assists.
Julian Alvarez
Julian Alvarez wants to leave Atletico Madrid, but his €500m (£428m) release clause is a major obstacle. Barcelona and Real Madrid have had bids rejected. Arsenal have a long-standing interest, and a swap deal involving Viktor Gyokeres has been mooted.
