Mikel Arteta could hand Chelsea transfer boost as Arsenal target breaks silence
Arsenal may still be hoping to get their hands on the Premier League title this season, but Mikel Arteta and co have already begun their preparations for next term.
With the summer transfer window looming, Gunners boss Arteta and his recruitment team, headed up by technical director Edu, are scouring the market in search of adding squad depth. Mirror Football understands that Arsenal are braced for another big summer of spending but would need to sanction a few departures in order to complete their ideal business.
It all comes amid the Gunners' ongoing title fight, with Arteta's team just a point behind Manchester City, having notably played one game more.
Here's a round-up of the latest news from the Emirates.
Guehi deal would land Chelsea windfall
Arsenal have identified Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi as a target ahead of the summer transfer window in a deal which would serve as a financial boost to Chelsea. The 22-year-old England international was let go by the Blues in 2021 and has since impressed at Selhurst Park.
Chelsea complete record-breaking Enzo Fernandez transfer after deadline day rush
Guehi's form has attracted interest from Arsenal, who view him as a suitable backup to William Saliba. A portion of the fee Palace receive would have to go to Chelsea, who boast a 25 per cent sell-on clause. A £50million sum has been mooted, meaning that Todd Boehly's Blues would pocket £12.5m.
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Former Chelsea defender Marc Guehi is wanted by Arsenal this summer (Visionhaus/Getty Images)Zubimendi makes stance clear
Arsenal transfer target Martin Zubimendi insists that he has no plans to leave Real Sociedad this summer amid links of a move to the Emirates. The Spanish midfielder, 24, has been a stalwart for his boyhood club over the past three seasons, piquing the interest of some of Europe's biggest clubs.
Zubimendi has quashed the speculation, though, recently tellingMarca: "I have never planned to leave Real Sociedad - I always say that. I love life here, at home, I’m so happy here. The value of this club are same as mine so I feel very good, I always said that I'm happy."
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Martin Zubimendi looks set to remain at Real Sociedad (Getty Images)Leverkusen chiefs breaks silence on Xhaka pursuit
Bayer Leverkusen director Simon Rolfes has refused to rule out a move for Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka. The 30-year-old Swiss has just 13 months left on his Gunners contract, plus the option of an extra season, and Leverkusen have been sniffing around in pursuit of a deal.
"There are always rumours," Rolfes told German outlet Fussball Transfers when asked about Xhaka. "We are looking around the market, but I will not comment on that. We want to fundamentally improve our team. There will be changes, we want to create new impetus."
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