ARSENAL are looking ahead to a busy summer transfer window after another trophyless season. The Gunners are on the verge of reaching an agreement with Gabriel over a long-term deal. Elsewhere,

The very latest Arsenal transfer news as Mikel Arteta handed obvious surprise transfer to complete thanks to Pep Guardiola decision.

Arsenal expressed interest in the Slovenia international last summer and again in January but RB Leipzig are now ready to do business, set to hold out for a huge £85million fee. While Arsenal are leading the race for his signature, Bild report United’s interest remains.

Real Madrid are starting their summer transfer work early - they today confirmed the signing of Dean Huijsen of Bournemouth, are reportedly set to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer, and are close to signing former Man United academy star Álvaro Carreras.

MANCHESTER UNITED could hijack Arsenal’s transfer deal for Benjamin Sesko, reports suggest. Sesko, 22, scored 21 goals and added six assists in all competitions for German club RB Leipzig

Leroy Sane will be out of contract with Bayern Munich on June 30 and Arsenal are said to be among the clubs eyeing a swoop for the former Manchester City winger

Chelsea have entered the race with Arsenal to sign Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports in Portugal. Gyokeres has emerged as one of the most in-demand strikers in Europe after another impressive season for Sporting in which he scored 54 goals in 52 matches and helped the Portuguese club win the domestic league and cup double.

Andrea Berta has held face-to-face talks as he looks to hand Mikel Arteta a prolific striker ready for a Premier League title push next season.

Arsenal have reached a full agreement to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi for £51million and the Gunners have wasted no time in identifying their next target