Arsenal set new bargain transfer ‘priority’ amid fresh Jonathan David boost
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Arsenal are preparing for this weekend’s Premier League clash with Watford after an extra break over the weekend.
The Gunners were handed a boost over the weekend when Manchester United slipped up with a 0-0 draw against Watford, and they will look to take full advantage of that on Sunday.
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Hide AdIn the meantime, plans continue to progress ahead of next season, when Arsenal will look to seize on the momentum built up by Mikel Arteta and his men this season.
More additions are likely, as the Gunners aim to rebuild their top four status, and possibly to compete in the Champions League next season.
Here are the latest players Arsenal are being linked with.
Mazraoui blow
Arsenal could miss out on the free signing of Noussair Mazraoui.
The Ajax right-back is set to become available on a free transfer this summer and the Gunners have been tipped to make a move.
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Hide AdBut according to De Telegraaf, agent Mino Raiola has not only been in talks with Arsenal over Erling Haaland but over Mazraoui as well.
David boost
The Gunners are said to be ahead of Newcastle United in the chase for Lille frontman Jonathan David.
David has been heavily linked with Arsenal, but the Magpies are also said to have expressed an interest.
According to Sky Deutschland reporter Florian Plettenburg, Newcastle haven’t actually made contact as of yet, while Arsenal could satisfy the player’s apparent desire to play Champions League football.
The Lille frontman is set to cost around £40m to £50m.
Sanches priority
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Hide AdAnother Lille star being linked is Renato Sanches, with fresh reports suggesting the Gunners could make a £16m move.
Sanches struggled at Bayern Munich and indeed on a loan spell with Swansea, but he has since progressed, joining Lille and winning the Ligue 1 title.
Jeunes Footeux report Arsenal are now making the midfielder a ‘priority’ ahead of this summer, and at £16m, that may not be a surprise.