Arsenal have ‘identified’ transfer target with attacker’s future in doubt

Arsenal drew 2-2 away at West Ham over the weekend as Manchester City apply pressure below them. Mikel Arteta’s side are four points ahead at the top with a game in-hand.

Next up for the Gunners is a home clash against Southampton on Friday night as they look to return to winning ways. In the meantime, here is a look at some of the latest transfer news and rumours regarding the club...

Winger eyed

Aston Villa have reportedly joined the race to sign Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson. According to a report by the Daily Mail, Unai Emery is ‘keen’ to lure the 23-year-old to the Midlands this summer to bolster his squad and will ‘rival’ fellow Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion for his signature.

Nelson has a big decision to make on his future at the Emirates Stadium with his contract up at the end of the season. He isn’t guaranteed regular first-team fotball with the London club and is due to become a free agent in late June as things stand.

Striker on radar

Arsenal have ‘identified’ Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a potential summer target, according to a report by Football Insider. The former Sheffield United man is currently embroiled in a relegation battle at Goodison Park.

He has played for the Merseyside club since the summer of 2016. The 26-year-old has since chipped in with 59 goals in 203 appearances in all competitions but has struggled for minutes this term due to injury problems.