Arsenal are only three weeks from being able to delve back into the transfer market after a brilliant first half of the Premier League campaign. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a number of strikers following Gabriel Jesus’ injury.
The Brazilian was forced to withdraw from the World Cup following their group stage clash with Cameroon, undergoing knee surgery that has left him sidelined for a number of months. Arsenal are now on the hunt for Jesus’ replacement as they look to maintain their place at the top of the table.
Elsewhere, they continue to look to strengthen the rest of their squad and have been linked with some top defenders and midfielders ahead of next month. With Arsenal seemingly ready to splash the cash, we take a look at how their starting XI could look after transfer deadline day...
1. Aaron Ramsdale
Ramsdale has been Arsenal’s number one all season and has the joint-most clean sheets in the Premier League. | Getty Images
2. Denzel Dumfries
Dumfries has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs since his stellar World Cup campaign and it has been reported that Arsenal already attempted to offer a swap deal involving Takehiro Tomiyasu. | Getty Images
3. Ben White
White has been brilliant so far this season but could see his position change if a natural right-back is brought in. The 25-year-old could be played all over the backline where needed and could rotate with Gabriel in the centre. | Getty Images
4. William Saliba
The Frenchman has been one of the Premier League’s best defenders this season and there is no chance he will be losing his spot in the XI this season. | Getty Images