Chris Wheatley's Arsenal transfer update as two deals are confirmed and one 'imminent'

Arsenal are expected to be active in the transfer window over the coming weeks, LondonWorld understands.

While a number of outgoings are expected to be confirmed imminently, the Gunners are also looking to strengthen in key areas across the pitch.

A refreshed Mikel Arteta has admitted that the new Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) are “slowing” down deals in the summer window, but the Spaniard also insists Arsenal have adapted to try and “deliver” big signings.

“We are looking to improve in every possible department,” said Arteta.

“With the new regulations, there are certain things we have to respect and be conscious of and then obviously the Euros and Copa America are slowing everything down.

“Hopefully now it is going to pick up a little bit.”

LondonWorld’s Chris Wheatley provides the latest insight behind the transfer business currently underway at Emirates Stadium.

Goalkeepers

Arsenal want to sign Dan Bentley from Wolves. They have already had a bid of £50,000 rejected for the goalkeeper who is seen as a third choice back-up.

The Gunners are also looking at long-term replacements for Aaron Ramsdale, with Arsenal goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana an admirer of Espanyol’s Joan Garcia.

However, Ramsdale would need to leave for Garcia to come in and there are currently no active club-to-club negotiations for the England man.

18-year-old Tommy Setford has also been subject of a £350,000 bid from Arsenal.

The highly-rated Ajax youngster wants to make the move to north London, although the Dutch side will make one final attempt to extend his contract with the club.

Setford is seen as an academy goalkeeper with long-term ambitions to become no.1 at the club.

Defenders

Riccardo Calafiori is on the verge of completing a permanent move to Arsenal for a fee in the region of £42million.

Bologna have also mentioned including Jakub Kiwior in the deal, who is wanted by Italian giants Inter and Juventus.

Nuno Tavares has completed a permanent move to Lazio, with Arsenal receiving €9m plus a 20% sell on clause.

Midfielders

Arteta is keen on bringing in a new midfielder this summer and has already spoken with Real Sociedad star Mikel Merino, who has one year remaining on his contract. The Basque side will consider allowing the player to leave for around €33m (£27.5m), a fee that Arsenal believe represents good value for money.

Merino, 28, is keen on a new challenge and has been presented with a plan as to where exactly he fits in at Emirates Stadium.

Thomas Partey is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia once again. Sources close to the player say he remains happy in London, although a significant improvement on his contract terms could be enough to persuade him to make the move to the Middle East.

Sambi Lokonga meanwhile, has completed a season-long loan move to Sevilla with a £10million purchase option including in the deal.

Strikers

Eddie Nketiah is attracting interest from French giants Marseille.

Nketiah could link up with his former teammates Matteo Guendouzi and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with Arsenal holding out for an offer in the region of £30-£35million plus future add-ons.

Arteta is a fan of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak but there is an acceptance that a deal will be financially challenging due to the Magpies’ £115million valuation of the player.