Arsenal are in talks to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid this summer and are leading the race for the Brazil international forward.

Arsenal are preparing for a major summer recruitment drive as they look to make a serious challenge for the Premier League title next season. Injures derailed Arsenal's season with lack of sufficient depth in attacking areas leaving them with makeshift striker Mikel Merino and inexperienced Ethan Nwaneri in a crucial point of the season.

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have been long-term admirers of Nico Williams (Picture: Getty) Real Madrid are set to enter the race to sign long-term Arsenal transfer target Nico Willia

Mikel Arteta reveals stance on Arsenal midfielder deal as summer approaches - Gunners have some important personnel decisions to make after an eventful season concludes this weekend

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before the final game of the Premier League season on Sunday against Southampton (kick-off 16:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: On Jurrien Timber,

Mikel Arteta is on course for a third successive Premier League runner-up finish with Arsenal, prompting questions about summer recruitment with a view to a title bid next season