The Gunners have started the week as busy as the last, coveting world-class players to add to their title contending squad for next season.
French Connection AW
Following the signing of forward of Chilean Alexis Sanchez, the next closest deal to be completed is that of French right-back Mathieu Debuchy.
Debuchy, who had a successful World Cup campaign with his country, is set to be unveiled as an Arsenal player in the next 48 hours, after Newcastle agreed terms with his Dutch replacement Daryl Janmaat.
Searching South
This may not be the only right-back arriving at the Emirates this summer. According to The Daily Mail, Arsène Wenger is ready to risk the wrath of Carl Jenkinson by pursuing the club’s interest in Southampton fullback Calum Chambers.
Only 19 years old, it is thought that Arsenal want to build a squad with quality back up in each position, so that the side can compete efficiently in all competitions next campaign.
La Liga Loan
This deal may only be pursued however, if the preferred target Javier Manquillo is not secured on a season long loan from Atletico Madrid.
The Daily Express reveal that talks for the 20-year-old right back are in advanced stages, the quick, alert and defensively equipped player set to be revealed within the week.
Arsenal For Life
Carl Jenkinson has countlessly revealed that he has been an Arsenal fan since a young boy and told Sky Sports that after completing the deal for Sanchez,
“The squad are buzzing as much as the fans, because if you are going to push on as a club and really compete for things, you need to sign top players.”
He will hope that one of these top players won’t be one to replace him in the team.
German U-Turn
With a high focus on defensive recruits, German World Cup winner Sami Khedira was reported to have agreed a four year contract with the club worth £150,000 a week.
Despite this, as revealed by Arsenal Latest earlier today, it is thought that the defensive midfielder has had a dramatic U-turn, which may result in his arrival at London rivals Chelsea.
Two keepers for the price of one
Focusing on the last line of a potential new look defense, The Daily Star confirm that after lengthy talks with Colombian David Ospina, Arsenal are set to complete a deal shortly for the goalkeeper.
Ospina will arrive as a direct replacement for FA Cup hero Lukasz Fabianski and will provide a stern challenge for Wojciech Szczesny’s number one shirt for next season.
If the North London club’s pursuit of Ospina takes an 11th hour turn for the worst, they may decide to set their eyes on Norwich’s John Ruddy, who according to The Daily Mail is a transfer target for the club.
Decade Dynasty
It’s looking like a positive transfer window for Arsenal and the club look serious about spending big money to compete next season.
However, it is important to buy quality, not quantity this time, as the Gunners look towards winning their first title in over a decade.
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