Arsenal were heavily linked with the signature of Brazilian Luiz Gustavo in 2013 and it appears Arsene Wenger is again interested in signing the defensive midfielder.

Following the sale of Thomas Vermaelen to Barcelona, the Gunners need to add defensive minded players to their squad. A central defender is a vacancy that needs filling and Gustavo’s versatility could prompt Wenger to try and sign him.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is looking to add one more player to his squad and is in desperate need of somebody to provide cover at centre-back.

It is the Gunners desperation to add somebody able to play adequately at centre back that has led them to become heavily linked with Schalke defender Benedikt Howedes.

Arsenal could be set to add a new defender to their ranks with rumours building that Olympiakos ace Kostas Manolas could make a switch to the Emirates.

The central defender has attracted interest from Juventus, Napoli and Roma according to TuttoJuve, however, they believe the Gunners could have the edge over the Italian sides.

Positive relationship?

Arsene Wenger’s team have a healthy relationship with the Greek outfit, due to loaning Joel Campbell to them last season and this could become a factor in any possible deal.

Both Arsenal and Manchester City will go into the season curtain raiser with full confidence, after the previous campaign resulted in an FA Cup and Premier League title for the respective clubs.

Following last season, the Community Shield will give Arsène Wenger’s side the chance to capitalise on the their Wembley triumph in May, providing confidence and more silverware ahead of 2014/2015.

Busy in Brazil

The Gunners have been busy this summer, more than usual, spending over £60 million with the acquisitions of Alexis Sanchez, Calum Chambers, David Ospina and Mathieu Debuchy.

With only one week left before the start of the season, Arsenal are looking to complete any potential deals early to avoid a deadline day scramble for signings.

Arsène Wenger has set his sights on signing another striker, after coming under extreme pressure from supporters to add a world class forward who can help the club improve on their fourth place finish of last year.

New Eduardo

The Metro claim that Napoli striker Eduardo Vargas has told the Italian club that he wants to leave, after not fully settling in despite two years at the Serie A side.