Arsenal is reportedly plotting a summer transfer move that will see them eclipse their current £72 million transfer record paid to land Nicolas Pepe from Rennes in 2019.
The Gunners are eyeing a number of pricy targets, which will see them make significant financial outlays—more than any they’ve made in the past.
The Premier League leaders, expected to be in the Champions League next season barring unforeseen circumstances, will look to consolidate their progress this season by being active in the transfer market.
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Football Insider report that Arsenal have marked West Ham’s £100 million-rated star, Declan Rice, as their exceptional midfield target, as Mikel Arteta is a fan of the England international
The same source accounts that Arsenal has reawakened their stake in Lautaro Martinez, who they tried to get a few transfer windows against.
The Argentina international still has a contract until 2026, and it will take a sizable offer to pry him away from Inter.
The Gunners have also reportedly reignited interest in Raphinha who only recently joined Barcelona last summer.
However, with the Blaugrana’s financial situation, they might be tempted into a sale if Arsenal pony up an irresistible offer.
