ARSENAL have managed just one of their four transfer targets this summer.
The Gunners are looking to build on their second-place finish in a row to win the Premier League for the first time since 2004.
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However, Mikel Arteta has so far made just one addition to his squad ahead of the new season.
David Raya completed a £27m move from Brentford after his loan deal was made permanent.
However, Arsenal remain interested in signing a defender, a midfielder and a striker before the start of the campaign.
A deal to sign long-term target Riccardo Calafiori is getting closer, while The mirror reports that the club are also pursuing Viktor Gyokeres and Mikel Merino.
Calafiori gave his word to Arsenal after a fee agreement was reached with Bologna.
The transfer was delayed by a dispute between the Serie A side and his former club Basel over a sell-on clause.
Arteta is expected to push to sign a midfielder and a striker once Calafiori arrives at the Emirates Stadium.
Gyokeres is a long-term target after scoring 43 goals for Sporting Lisbon last season following his arrival from Coventry.
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The Swedish striker would cost £85m, however, and Sporting would not be willing to sell him for less than his release clause.
He recently hinted at a move this summer, telling reporters: “It’s football. I can’t promise anything. I won’t be sad if I stay, I’m very happy, but we’ll see what happens.”
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Meanwhile, Arsenal have been linked with a move for Merino since before he helped Spain win Euro 2024.
The former Newcastle midfielder is in the final year of his contract with Real Sociedad.
A fee in the region of £20m is expected to be enough to seal a deal, according to Atlético.
Arsenal begin the 2024/25 campaign at home to Wolves on August 17.
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