Arsenal prepare for ‘significant’ transfer spending spree as Patrik Schick price tag emerges

Arsenal enjoyed a weekend off after their superb comeback against Wolves last Thursday evening.

The Gunners didn’t play, but still effectively gained ground in the top four race, with Manchester United drawing against Watford.

That means Arsenal are now within two points of United with as many as three games in hand, though one of those is a tricky clash with Chelsea.

Mikel Arteta’s men are on course for a Champions League spot, and there is a very good feeling around the Emirates Stadium.

Still, progress is the name of the game, and Arteta will be keen to follow up on a busy summer of last with more new signings ahead of next week.

With that in mind, here are the latest Arsenal transfer rumours.

Schick price tag

Arsenal have been hit with another big price tag in their search for a striker.

The Gunners are still working to find a striker to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after his January exit.

And Bayer Leverkusen frontman Patrick Schick has been linked, but according to Jeunes Footeux, he is going to cost the Gunners £50million at the least this summer.

Gunners spending spree

Beyond a striker, it seems Arsenal could be preparing to spend big this summer.

According to football.london, Edu and Arteta are preparing for a number of transfers this summer, already aware they will have strong backing from Stan Kroenke.

Arsenal also spent significantly last summer to land the likes of Martin Odegaard and Ben White, and it seems they will spend again to seize upon the momentum they have built this season.

Kessie move

Arsenal could be about to make a move for midfielder Franck Kessie, according to Sport via Sport Witness.

Kessie is out of contract at AC Milan this summer and he is attracting interest from a number of clubs, including Barcelona and Manchester United.

According to the latest report, the Gunners have made a proposal, but Barca are said to have ‘intensified’ their talks.