Arsenal have already been linked with a ton of players ahead of a highly-anticipated summer where the Gunners will be keen to avoid losing ground on their rivals in the transfer market.
Here are 15 players that Arsenal have been linked with signing recently:
Henry Onyekuru
The talented 19-year-old KAS Eupen forward has attracted interest across Europe with his impressive goal-scoring exploits in Belgium this term and recently claimed he’s “ready” for a move to England’s top flight.
How much? £6.8m release clause
Patrik Schick
21-year-old Czech Republic international Schick is on the shortlist for many European sides this summer.
Having netted 11 Serie A goals this season, it looks likely that he’ll join Juventus having already spoken to the club’s vice-chairman and compatriot Pavel Nedved. However, there’s still time for Arsenal to make their move if their interest is more than just speculation.
How much? £21.8m release clause
Kylian Mbappé
Arsenal have received an unlikely boost in their plans to sign Monaco’s breakthrough star Kylian Mbappé, as the 18-year-old forward has revealed he needs to be playing regularly wherever his future lies and will not go anywhere unless younger brother Ethan signs alongside him.
Real Madrid and Manchester United were reported frontrunners given the high transfer fees involved but it’s likely that Arsenal could negotiate a smaller initial fee with performance-related bonuses.
How much? Anywhere in the region of £50m upwards
Thorgan Hazard
Borussia Monchengladbach’s creative midfielder Thorgan Hazard, brother of Chelsea’s Eden, is reportedly on Arsenal’s radar.
The 24-year-old has impressed with his performances in the Bundesliga this term and could be open to a Premier League return.
How much? £15.5m
Corentin Tolisso
There is a high likelihood that Lyon midfielder Corentin Tolisso will join Arsenal this summer.
Juventus have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign him and the Gunners’ interest has fuelled speculation that he’ll leave Ligue 1 this summer to join one of his dream clubs.
How much? Anywhere between £30m and £52m
Carlos Bacca
Arsenal’s interest in AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca has reportedly intensified, as the Colombian’s UEFA Europa League experience is an attractive option for next season.
Club scouts have been spotted watching his performances recently and although the 30-year-old has been occasionally inconsistent in-front of goal, it’s highly probable he’d make the move to north London if approached.
How much? In the region of £20m
Josh Bowler
QPR’s hot prospect, Josh Bowler, has been recently linked with a Premier League move.
Everton have had a £3m bid rejected for the teenage winger and though Arsenal haven’t yet made a formal offer, it’s likely they could if prepared to spend money on an unproven youngster who made his Championship debut on the final day this past season.
How much? Upwards of £3m
Oriol Romeu
The 25-year-old Spaniard has been a revelation since his move to Southampton and was one of their most consistent performers under Claude Puel this past campaign.
Arsenal were linked with him in 2010 and could be persuaded to make another approach for the midfielder’s services, not least given how cheap he could turn out to be.
How much? Upwards of £10m
Hulk
Hulk’s admiration for Arsenal has unsurprisingly sparked claims that he and Arsenal themselves would be open to completing a shock move.
The Brazilian winger, who currently earns an eye-watering £320k-per-week in China with Shanghai SIPG, is likely to have to take a pay cut before any possible negotiations could occur.
How much? Upwards of £20m
Ross Barkley
Richard Dunne, former Everton defender, has stated his belief that Ross Barkley should leave the Toffees and either join Arsenal or Tottenham.
The creative midfielder, 23, is currently locked in a contract dispute with Ronald Koeman and it appears as though he’ll be sold this summer with Everton keen not to lose him on a free transfer. Dunne said that either north London side would be a better choice for him where he’d “earn a place in a team“.
How much? Everton’s asking price is £50m, likely to negotiate fee
Sebastien Corchia
Lille right-back Sebastien Corchia is once again on Arsenal’s shortlist of defensive targets, according to recent reports.
The 26-year-old has made over 200 appearances in Ligue 1 and appears ready for a new challenge, with the Premier League his most likely destination.
How much? In the region of £10-15m, maybe less given contract situation
James Rodriguez
Arsenal, along with Premier League champions Chelsea, are reportedly being offered the opportunity to sign Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez this summer.
The talented playmaker, 25, is unhappy about his lack of regular first-team minutes and apparently wants to challenge himself elsewhere, where his ability will be thoroughly appreciated.
How much? Between £40m and £50m
Alexandre Lacazette
Depending on the outcome of Atletico Madrid’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Arsenal could find themselves once again frontrunners in the race to sign Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette.
Club president Jean-Michel Aulas has already admitted he’d let the club’s coveted star leave if the deal was right and should a move to Spain break down, it’s likely that Arsenal could return with a hefty offer to persuade Lyon this summer.
How much? Upwards of £45m
Virgil van Dijk
Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal have all been linked with moves for Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk.
£50m is the price-tag that has been regularly discussed and given the Gunners’ formation change into a back three, van Dijk’s availability this summer has reportedly become more interesting.
However, it’s likely that at least one or two of the club’s central defenders will have to depart in order to justify van Dijk’s first-team assurances.
How much? £50m
Marco Verratti
Verratti’s agent has said that interested clubs should only offer a significant fee if they’re to start negotiations with the talented Italian and Arsenal have been previously linked.
The PSG midfielder, who has also been on the radar of both Chelsea and Barcelona in recent months, could be seen as a long-term replacement for Santi Cazorla in midfield.