Arsenal’s summer business won’t be done after Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber, with the club still looking at players in two positions.

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - JUNE 07: Declan Rice, Captain of West Ham United looks out across the pitch after the team's victory during the UEFA Europa Conference League 2022/23 final match between ACF Fiorentina and West Ham United FC at Eden Arena on June 07, 2023 in Prague, Czech Republic. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC: Declan Rice, Captain of West Ham United looks out across the pitch after the team’s victory during the UEFA Europa Conference League 2022/23 final match between ACF Fiorentina and West Ham United FC at Eden Arena on June 07, 2023. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

The Guardian report that Arsenal’s business is not complete this summer, even once deals for Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber are announced.

Ideally, Arsenal would like to add Southampton’s Romeo Lavia to their incomings, though the £50m asking price is a bit steep.

It’s widely believed a move for Lavia will end up depending on Thomas Partey’s future, as his departure would give the club the funds and the need to pursue the Southampton man more seriously.

But on top of that, the Gunners are still looking into further attacking signings, with The Guardian suggesting quality cover for Bukayo Saka is “a live issue”.

Arsenal news, gossip, transfers - Arsenal's English midfielder Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s English midfielder Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

There’s also plenty of potential for movement on outgoings, with the same source suggesting at least one of Folarin Balogun and Eddie Nketiah is likely to depart.

That’s in addition to the speculation around Kieran Tierney, Partey, and others like Albert Sambi Lokonga, Nicolas Pepe, Charlie Patino, Arthur Okonkwo, Rob Holding, Mohamed Elneny, Cedric Soares, Nuno Tavares, and Auston Trusty.

It’s unlikely that many players on that list would bring in a significant fee, but you’d hope at least some of them would.

Folarin Balogun Arsenal exit -Reims' English forward Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Stade de Reims at the Louis II Stadium (Stade Louis II) in the Principality of Monaco on March 12, 2023.(Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)
Reims’ English forward Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between AS Monaco and Stade de Reims at the Louis II Stadium (Stade Louis II) in the Principality of Monaco on March 12, 2023. (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

The players that depart will likely determine those that come in. Significant sales in any area of the pitch will probably lead to that area taking priority for incomings.

Arsenal have been very proactive with their business this summer so far, but perhaps now is the time to be a bit more reactive, waiting to see what offers are on the table before jumping into the next round of negotiations.