4 players Arsenal could still sign before the end of the transfer window

Arsenal’s signing of Oleksandr Zinchenko lifted them to the top of the Premier League spending charts for the second summer running.

After splurging £150m on an array of talent this time last year, thregardingve splashed just shy of £120m on five new arrivals ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.

While 2021/22 ultimately ended in disappointment for Mikel Arteta’s men, the campaign was hugely promising in regard to the overriding project that’s well underway in north London. The vast majority of last summer’s signings were undoubted successes. Such proficiency in the transfer market has continued into 2022 with many regarding Gabriel Jesus and Zinchenko as two of the smartest and safest deals of the summer.

Arsenal are following the Manchester City model of having two stellar options at each position and while they’re not there yet, they’re not too far off either.

The club certainly aren’t done in the transfer market. Although, outgoings are set to be prioritised to facilitate more incomings later in the window. Thus, we shouldn’t expect Arsenal to be too active on the transfer front ahead of next Friday’s season opener against Crystal Palace, but there’s no doubting that the club will be exploring options at two key positions of need.

4 players Arsenal could still sign before the end of the transfer window

Arsenal could certainly do with a player comfortable operating on the left-side of a midfield three, as well as a versatile forward capable of challenging the likes of Bukayo Saka for regular first-team minutes. A Raphinha alternative, essentially.

Here are four players Arsenal could still sign this summer.

1. Youri Tielemans

We’re approaching the end of July and Tielemans’ situation at Leicester remains unresolved. The Belgian is heading into the final year of his deal at the King Power and he isn’t exactly keen on penning an extension with the Foxes.

Leicester, meanwhile, are in no haste to sell their star midfielder.

The player is reportedly keen on a move to Arsenal with various outlets suggesting that personal terms have already been agreed between Tielemans and the Gunners. He’s available for £30m, too, but Arsenal are yet to make their move.

The club’s hesitance is strange considering that the Belgian is a profile Mikel Arteta would love in midfield. He’s an excellent passer who can operate in multiple zones and perform several different functions in a possession-oriented side.

However, you get the impression that Arsenal merely need to click to get their hands on Tielemans, and this move could happen once the club get a couple off their books.

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