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Arsenal are gearing up for a busy summer ahead of the 2021-21 Premier League season, with Granit Xhaka expected to be at the forefront of a squad clear-out. Martin Odegaard and Dani Ceballos have also returned to their parent club Real Madrid after lukewarm loan spells.
While creating space in the squad is important, replacements are imperative to boost Arsenal's hopes going into next season. The Gunners finished 8th in the 2020-21 Premier League campaign and will want to better their position in the upcoming season.
5 interesting transfers Arsenal could make ahead of the 2021-22 season
#5 David Raya
The Brentford goalkeeper has played a significant role in his team's promotion to the EPL for the first time since the 1946-47 season, having maintained 34 league clean sheets in the last two seasons.
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Raya has been linked with Arsenal in the past and the move collapsed in the summer of 2020 but could be back on. He could provide quality back-up to Bernd Leno in the upcoming season while introducing some healthy competition to the German shot-stopper.
#4 Max Aarons
Max Aarons is a quick, pacey, attacking-minded right-back who can unlock teams on the right flank. He attracted a lot of interest from many top clubs before Norwich's relegation from the EPL in the 2019-20 season. Aarons made 45 appearances for Norwich in the 2020-21 Championship season, scoring two goals and racking up five assists.
The U-21 England international finished the 2020-21 season with a place in the PFA Championship Team of the Year and could be available for a decent price to a club like Arsenal.
#3 Yves Bissouma
As reported by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Yves Bissouma is an option Arsenal are looking at this summer. The 24-year old Brighton midfielder managed to complete the second-most tackles in the Premier League season with 104 efforts, just behind Luke Ayling at 108.
The Malian international is also capable of contributing well while moving forward, as seen during his time with the Seagulls so far. As Arsenal will be short in midfield ahead of next season, with Granit Xhaka expected to leave, Bissouma could be an important signing in the middle of the pitch.
#2 Houssem Aouar
It's no secret that the talented midfielder is admired by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. The lack of Champions League football at Lyon also means that a cut-price deal could be on the cards for the player.
Houssem Aouar is creative, technically gifted, and versatile. He could add the spark to re-ignite Arsenal's midfield in the upcoming season. There is currently no news on the arrival of the Frenchman, but it would not be a surprise if Arsenal bid for Aouar this summer.
#1 Ivan Toney
With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang going through a slump at Arsenal, it would make sense to sign a prospect who can bring the best out of the 32-year-old striker. Ivon Toney fits the bill of a young and zealous center-forward who could benefit and aid Aubameyang at Arsenal.
The Brentford marksman bagged an impressive 33 goals in 52 appearances and has already been linked with several clubs in the English top-flight. Toney's reputation has only grown after he helped Brentford gain promotion to the Premier League. He also scored a goal in the playoff final against Swansea City.
