MIKEL ARTETA is set to continue his summer spending spree with Arsenal rumoured to be bringing in four new additions.
Football London claims the Gunners are looking to recruit more players, including Ben White, following the signing of Albert Sambi Lokonga.
The ex-Anderlecht midfielder, 21, who is highly rated by his former boss Vincent Kompany, sealed a switch to North London.
Lokonga’s move for an undisclosed fee believed to be near £17.2million follows Arsenal’s signing of Benfica left-back Nuno Tavares this month.
And Football London says the Gunners are plotting to bring three more players to the club.
It is thought Brighton centre-back White will be first of the new arrivals with the defender reportedly set to seal a £50m move to Arsenal after his holiday in Mykonos.
The player was part of the England squad that reached the finals of Euro 2020 before falling to a dramatic defeat on penalties to Italy.
It is rumoured the defender, 23, will battle Rob Holding and Callum Chambers for a starting spot.
White impressed for Brighton last term making the most Prem appearances for the side – playing 36 top-flight games – alongside Yves Bissouma
Reports claim Mikel Arteta’s side are also on the hunt for a playmaker despite being adamant Emile Smith Rowe, 20, will stay at the Emirates following Aston Villa’s interest.
Albert is a very intelligent player who has shown great maturity in his performances. He has been coached well by Vincent Kompany and his team at Anderlecht.
Mikel Arteta on Albert Sambi Lokonga
It is suggested Arteta is keen on having more creative midfield options in case of injuries to the starlet, who battled with shoulder problems last term.
Officials are thought to be eyeing Leicester’s James Maddison and Lyon’s Houssem Aouar with the France international reportedly available for £17m.
And the Gunners are believed to be keeping an eye on Martin Odegaard’s situation at Real Madrid.
This is despite reports in Spain claiming the player wishes to remain at the Bernabeu next season.
Arsenal are also thought to be shopping for a midfield partner for Thomas Partey with Granit Xhaka destined for Roma and Joe Willock and Ainsley Maitland-Niles set for departures.
And while the club have invested in Lokonga, it is suggested the Belgian may not be a regular starter in the league next term.
It is thought Wolves ace Ruben Neves and Sassuolo and Italy star Manuel Locatelli are of interest to Arteta and Gunners technical director Edu.
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However, the club could face a battle with Juventus for Locatelli’s services.
And with Inter Milan rumoured to be keen on Hector Bellerin, it is reported Arsenal could be in the market for a right-back.
Football London reports Norwich’s Max Aarons and RB Leipzig full-back Tyler Adams are among the players being eyed by Edu and his staff.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
