Despite the 2019/20 Premier League season not being completed yet, clubs are already planning for the next campaign.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is preparing for his first summer transfer window in charge at the Emirates Stadium, and already faces several difficult decisions.
Arteta will no doubt be looking to bring in players who fit his philosophy, and able to take the Gunners to the next level.
Here's a look at some of the best Arsenal transfer rumours to emerge today.
Ceballos provides hint over future
Dani Cebellos has all but confirmed he will return to Real Madrid when his loan spell at Arsenal finishes.
The Spanish midfielder made a temporary switch to the Emirates last summer but has struggled for form and fitness during his time in north London.
Cebellos, 23, had found his way back into the first team under new boss Mikel Arteta but it appears the club won’t look to make the move permanent this summer.
The player himself has expressed his desire to establish himself at his parent club.
“I am a Real Madrid player… and any player in the world would like to play for Real Madrid,” he told TVE as reported by Teamtalk.
“I have a contract with them for three more years and they are the ideal team to succeed.”
Gunners prepare bid for Dortmund star
Arsenal are reportedly set to launch a £25 million bid for Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji.
Mikel Arteta has identified the 24-year-old as a key component as he continues his rebuilding process at the Emirates according to Sportsmole.
The report claims the Gunners boss has been on Akanji’s trail for some time, with initial talks over a move taking place during the January transfer window.
Swiss international Akanji joined Dortmund in January 2018 and has featured 76 times for the club, including in their 4-0 victory over Schalke in their return to Bundesliga action.
Gunners set to lose out in defender chase
Arsenal are set to be beaten to the signature of defender Marash Kumbulla by London rivals Chelsea.
The Gunners had reportedly been keen on signing the Hellas Verona centre back, however Chelsea have jumped to the head of the queue according to Corriere dello Sport via the Express.
20-year-old Albania international Kumbulla has been compared to Juventus and Italy legend Georgio Chiellini and has also been linked with a move to Everton.
However, Frank Lampard’s Blues are ready to launch an £18 million bid to bring the player to Stamford Bridge.
