Arsenal are just days away from returning to competitive action with a Community Shield date with Liverpool on Saturday.
But behind the scenes, the Gunners are plugging away as they look to wrap up new signings ahead of the new Premier League season, which begins on September 12.
It looks as though Arsenal might have got one of their men with Lille star Gabriel Magalhaes looking set to make the move to North London.
Thiago discussions
Mikel Arteta has held talks with Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara over a move to the Emirates Stadium, according to reports in France, via talkSPORT .
Thiago has been heavily linked with a switch to Liverpool this summer, but if these reports are to be believed, then Arsenal are also interested in the 29-year-old.
According to French journalist Patrick Moreau, Arteta has held talks with the former Barcelona man on the phone.
The Bayern Munich playmaker starred in the German side’s Champions League final victory over Paris Saint-Germain last weekend.
Arsenal handed Amadou Diawara boost
Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara.
The Express understand that the Serie A side have slapped a £27million price tag on the midfielder as they look to fund a summer spree of their own.
Arsenal have reportedly admitted defeat in a bid for Thomas Partey and will instead pursue Diawara.
Lucas Torreira could be sold back to Italy to help fund the transfer.
Kolasinac off to Italy?
While Mikel Arteta will be looking to bring in players who suit his vision for his Arsenal team, this inevitably means that some of the existing squad will be moving on.
One player who could be heading for an Emirates Stadium exit is Sead Kolasinac, with Kieran Tierney and Bukayo Saka both capable of playing left-back or left-wing-back.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport , the 27-year-old is of interest to Roma.
Arsenal’s number 31 made 26 Premier League appearances for the Gunners last season, scoring no goals but providing two assists.
