Arsenal Dream XI with £70m Striker and Barcelona Duo in Sight

Arsenal are preparing a £70m move for Sporting CP Viktor Gyokeres, who has scored 48 goals this season. They are also linked with Barcelona Raphinha and Jules Kounde (£55m bid). Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is close to joining for £51m. These moves come as Mikel Arteta eyes a rebuild ahead of crucial Champions League fixtures.

For the team, Arsenal are entering an exciting phase with major transfer movements ahead of next season. The club is pushing to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has scored 48 goals this season, with a deal worth almost £70 million under discussion. Alongside that, Arsenal are eyeing Barcelona duo Jules Kounde and Raphinha, with a £55 million bid being prepared for Kounde and Barcelona reportedly open to offers for Raphinha.

In midfield, Arsenal are advancing talks with Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi, who has a £51 million release clause. He is expected to partner Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard, solidifying the midfield core. With current players like Jorginho and Thomas Partey nearing contract ends, Zubimendi’s arrival becomes even more vital.

Defensively, Arsenal could feature new faces like Dean Huijsen, currently at AFC Bournemouth, with Gabriel and Myles Lewis-Skelly alongside the potential addition of Kounde. David Raya remains the first-choice goalkeeper after his solid displays.

The technical director Andrea Berta’s arrival signals a new aggressive transfer strategy. While Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid show interest in William Saliba, Arsenal are reinforcing for long-term success.

Mikel Arteta’s immediate focus, however, remains on the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium.