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Arsenal looks to have identified their two main targets once the signing of Riccardo Calafiori is complete.
Talks between the Gunners and Bologna for the Italy international are ongoing and have progressed in recent days following on from an agreement on personal terms being reached last week. However, Mikel Arteta is facing a crucial decision over the 22-year-old with a triple concern made clear.
Alongside hoping to bolster his options defensively, Arteta is a huge admirer of both Nico Williams and Mikel Merino with Arsenal looking to strengthen out wide and in midfield. Though a goalkeeper has already been acquired this summer, with the permanent signing of David Raya, Arsenal have made contact with Wolves for Dan Bentley.
Elsewhere, exits are likely to occur this summer with Oleksandr Zinchenko, Jakub Kiwior, Aaron Ramsdale and Emile Smith Rowe among those that could depart.
Williams transfer 'priority'
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Nico Williams and would be his favoured target should the club choose to pursue a winger, according to the Athletic.
The Gunners are currently focused on strengthening in defence with talks for Riccardo Calafiori taking place. However, plans to recruit elsewhere are in full motion with Williams attracing interest from Emirates Stadium.
Though he has spoken boldly about wanting to stay at Athletic Club, the Spain international could be tempted by a move upon learning he seems to be a transfer priority for Arteta.
The Gunners appear set for a busy few weeks with more summer signings on the agenda and pre-season commencing. Riccardo Calafiori is the defensive priority for Mikel Arteta with the Gunners boss also keen to sign Mikel Merino and Nico Williams.
Edu is also aiming to sanction several exits ahead of the 2024/25 campaign with Jakub Kiwior joining the likes of Thomas Partey, Aaron Ramsdale and Oleksandr Zinchenko as a player leaning towards a departure.
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