Arsenal behind the scenes: Mikel Arteta and Bukayo Saka contract talks, Xhaka update, Morata deal

Arsenal will be active in the summer transfer window as they look to bring in a new striker, central midfielder and other new signings.

The Gunners completed two signings in January from the MLS but neither of them are expected to be involved in the starting line-up anytime soon.

understands that two clubs have reached an agreement on an initial £4.5million fee rising to £7.5million with further bonuses, and the 27-year-old will officially complete his move in the summer transfer window as Bernd Leno's replacement.

They also signed Auston Trusty from Colorado Rapids, although he will go out on loan to a European club next season in an attempt to fast track his development.

With Bukayo Saka and Mikel Arteta among those in contract talks with Arsenal right now, summer plans are being put into place by the club hierarchy to ensure the Gunners strengthen ahead of the 2022/23 season.

's chief Arsenal reporter Chris Wheatley gave his thoughts on some of the big talking points at the Emirates Stadium right now during a Q&A with fans on Monday.

"The 'armband refusal' is a completely false narrative. Our Arsenal writer Kaya Kaynak cleared it up after the game:

KK: "For clarity Laca was trying to give the armband to Tierney who was preparing to take a throw but couldn’t hear Laca’s shout. Laca therefore gave it to Eddie to give to KT, but EN was told to stay in the CF position by Arteta. Nketiah then tried to give it to Xhaka to give to Tierney at that point but the throw in was about to be taken so GX told him to just hold on to it. Not a case of Xhaka refusing the responsibility at all & a bit of a stretch to say it’s a lack of commitment or anything like that."

"As for a summer move, it's certainly possible. Roma are expected