Arsenal's summer transfer window is set to be a busy one, with the Gunners looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. The focus is currently on the Premier League run-in and the Champions League final, but when the season ends, the transfer market will be a key area of interest.
Mikel Arteta's side has already spent over £250 million in the last transfer window, bringing in players like Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi, Noni Madueke, and Cristhian Mosquera. Now, they are looking to make the transfer of defender Piero Hincapie permanent, which is the first act of the upcoming window.
However, the real drama is yet to come. Arsenal is reportedly in the race for the signature of Newcastle star Sandro Tonali, who has been a talismanic player for the Magpies since arriving in 2023 for £55 million. Tonali's future has been the subject of immense transfer speculation since the January window concluded, with Manchester United leading the way as things stand.
In January, Tonali was heavily eyed up by the Gunners, but Newcastle had already secured his future. It was revealed in October that the Italian had secretly signed a one-year contract extension during his 10-month gambling ban. Tonali is now contracted to Newcastle until 2029, and the Magpies would demand a fee in the region of £87 million if he were to leave.
Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola is also thought to be on Arsenal's radar, and on this occasion, they are reportedly front-runners. Barcola's contract expires in 2028, and according to the report, Arsenal and Liverpool have shown interest. However, it is Arteta's side that is currently leading the way.
Arne Slot's side has cooled their interest in the 23-year-old, and Arsenal may want to bolster their wing options, given Bukayo Saka's injury history. Barcola would cost a supposed £80 million. The Frenchman was replaced at half-time during PSG's 2-0 win against Lens, and when asked for an explanation, manager Luis Enrique was rather coy.
He said: 'What I can say here is that I can't say anything. I have no important information for you and you must think what you think. I don't have to explain anything. But it's very clear.'
The transfer window promises to be an exciting one for Arsenal fans, with the club looking to build on their recent success and challenge for major trophies. The Gunners are determined to make their mark in the transfer market and strengthen their squad for the future.
