The summer transfer window shuts in just over a week, and Premier League clubs are beginning to make major moves with deadline day fast approaching.
Arsenal have been one of the more active clubs thus far - signing no less than four players.
Willian, Gabriel Magalhaes and Alex Runarsson have all been added to Mikel Arteta's squad on permanent deals, while Dani Ceballos has returned for another loan spell from Real Madrid.
Despite those arrivals, the Gunners are still in the market for more additions.
Central midfield is thought to be a priority for Arteta and there have been links to the likes of Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey Lyon's Houssem Aouar and Chelsea's Jorginho.
In fact, football.london understands the north London outfit are ready to increase their offer to £36.5million (€40million) for Aouar with a further £9million in potential add-ons (€10million).
Although, in order to make more signings Arteta will have to raise funds by selling those who are out of favour at the Emirates Stadium or who can command a decent transfer fee.
Emiliano Martinez has already joined Aston Villa for £20m, while there's talk of Lucas Torreira joining Atletico Madrid and Sokratis sealing a return to Serie A.
Sky Sports have claimed that Napoli are hoping to negotiate a move for Sokratis who appears to be surplus to requirements at the Emirates Stadium following the arrival of Gabriel and the return of William Saliba.
In fact, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed the club were working hard to get a deal done.
"We’re working to get Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Arsenal, we’re considering him as an option," he said. "Koulibaly? I’m ready to sell him if some club will submit the right bid."
However, it would appear that Sokratis to Napoli has hit the rocks as Manchester City - who were linked with a move for Kalidou Koulibaly - are closing in on the signing of another central defender.
According to the Mail, a £50million deal for Benfica defender Ruben Dias is close to completion and the Portugal international effectively confirmed his pending departure after the 2-0 win over Moreirense on Saturday.
"This was a special moment for me and I think everyone understands why," he told Benfica TV. "I'm very happy of course, it was a very important game for me and being able to mark this game with a goal was very special. I believe that everyone already has a idea of why I hugged Rui Costa."
