Arsenal transfer news: Three new targets emerge as Mikel Arteta breaks rule for Viktor Gyokeres

Arsenal are tying up the final details in the transfers of Viktor Gyokeres and Cristhian Mosquera, but are also working on new deals in the summer transfer window

Arsenal are close to announcing the arrivals of two new players, but will not stop there in the summer transfer window.

Arsenal have already signed Noni Madueke in a £52million transfer from Chelsea, as well as Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard, with their current spend around £134m this summer. Next up: Viktor Gyokeres and Cristhian Mosquera.

After weeks of negotiations, the arrival of Gyokeres is imminent, while the Gunners have just been waiting for La Liga approval to announce Mosquera. The signing of the centre-forward and centre-back will make it six major signings and well over £200m spent, but they are not satisfied yet.

Mikel Arteta knows that Arsenal need serious reinforcements this summer if they are to bridge the gap between their three successive second-place finishes in the Premier League and top spot. Here Mirror Football tells you what is coming next in north London.

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Next three targets

Arsenal have their sights set upon Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, Newcastle star Anthony Gordon and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, according to The Athletic. Rodrygo has been linked with Arsenal all summer, with Arteta wanting to recruit another wide attacker.

Rodrygo has slipped down the pecking order at Real, but would still command a big transfer fee. Gordon, meanwhile, may be available after Newcastle splashed £55m to sign Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest.

Eze has a £68m release clause at Palace and has also attracted attention from Tottenham this summer. The England star is not agitating for a move, but Arsenal may try their luck in the coming weeks.

Arteta breaks transfer rule again

Arsenal are close to announcing the signing of Gyokeres after prolonged negotiations with Sporting. The Gunners had initially appeared to prefer Benjamin Sesko, in part due to his younger age.

The fact they have decided on 27-year-old Gyokeres is interesting, because it goes against Arteta’s own philosophy in the transfer market. Usually, they avoid signing players who are over the age of 25, believing younger players have a higher ceiling and will retain their value better.

However, Gyokeres isn’t the first player for which Arsenal have broken that rule this summer, with the arrivals of Arrizabalaga and Norgaard also contradicting their philosophy.

Chelsea chase Arsenal targets

Arsenal have been credited with interest in Ajax defender Jorrel Hato and RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons this summer – but now Chelsea could scoop them both up.

Hato, a 19-year-old centre-back, has been linked with Liverpool as well, having caught the eye of many scouts with his play. Arsenal have moved ahead with Mosquera instead, so may be out of the race for him.

But Simons, an attack-minded midfielder, could fit the brief for the Gunners. However, Chelsea have already approached the Netherlands international to agree terms and are now in pole position for him.

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