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The players linked with an Arsenal transfer today including a £30m attacker & a Zaha alternative

Arsenal have launched their new adidas home kit, and announced their first signing of the summer - could several more players be joining soon?

The Gunners finished fifth and lost in the Europa League final last season, but head coach Unai Emery is expected to be busy regardless of his reported £45m transfer budget, with Gabriel Martinelli this first to sign on the dotted line.

Many more have been linked with a move to and from the Emirates Stadium this summer, but here are the latest rumours and reports doing the rounds today.

Nabil Fekir

Who? French star who came close to joining Liverpool last summer, but problems after a medical meant a deal fell apart..

Where? The midfielder's previous coach Bruno Genesio was speaking to French radio station RMC, and stated that his time at Lyon is coming to an end.

What? "I think that he [Fekir] was very frustrated with his cancelled transfer to Liverpool at the beginning of the season.

"He made the World Cup, he had some injuries. He certainly did not feel strong enough to take on the role of leader, which he had done the previous season, relaying technical information on the pitch.

"Nabil is coming to the end of a cycle in Lyon. He has experienced a lot of things here.

"I think that he needs a new challenge, to push his limits, and to be self-critical. Because we know, we always need a personal challenge in a career, and to ask questions of ourselves."

Yacine Brahimi

Who? Algeria winger who netted 13 times across all competitions for Porto last season and is now a free agent after deciding against signing a new contract.

Where? Sky Sports claim that the Gunners are still in talks with the 29-year-old, but the signing on fee remains a sticking point.

What? Unai Emery is certainly targeting a winger this summer and Brahimi is certainly a lot cheaper that Wilfried Zaha, Ryan Fraser and Yannick Carrasco. One to keep an eye on.

Kieran Tierney

Who? Celtic left-back who Arsenal have already bid for twice this summer.

Where? Rapid Vienna announced that a deal is close to take their left-back Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo to Glasgow.

(Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

What? The Scottish club are holding firm on their asking price, reported to be £25m, and Arsenal are yet to meet it. However, the Gunners have been dealt a boost, with Celtic close to sealing a £3m deal to sign a replacement left-back from Rapid Vienna.

Lukas Klostermann

Who? 23-year-old right-back who has impressed for both club and country in the last year.

Where? According to Diario AS, Arsenal and Atletico Madrid are both interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Lukas Klostermann.

(ROBERT MICHAEL/AFP/Getty Images)

What? Atletico are said to have their sights set on the 23-year-old following a strong European Under 21s Championship performance.

He would in theory be a replacement for Juanfran, who has left the Wanda Metropolitano following the expiration of his contract.

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