Arsenal's perfect 25-man squad for next season with four new signings

Arsenal could be set for yet another busy summer transfer window as technical director Edu looks to help Mikel Arteta's side reach the next stage in his project.

The Gunners are currently fourth in the Premier League standings and UEFA Champions League qualification would be huge for the club, who haven't qualified for the esteemed European competition since 2016. If Arteta and Co can hold their nerve and secure a top-four finish it will be huge for them in the transfer market as they look to bring in a top-class centre-forward.

Former captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was allowed to leave the club in January whilst it appears likely that both Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah will leave the club when their contracts expire this summer. understands that the north Londoners will look to bring in two forwards come the end of the current campaign and a number of clinical frontmen have been linked with a move.

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If two strikers are signed, it makes sense to spend big on one game-changer and perhaps then purchase a more experienced, backup option that can make a viable impact from the bench. One name that stands out is Benfica's Darwin Nunez, with the 22-year-old offering a more complete skill set than the likes of Jonathan David or Dominic Calvert-Lewin - both of whom have been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium.

The Uruguayan international fits the current transfer strategy of bringing in young players with sky-high potential and he has enjoyed an extremely productive season in front of goal, netting 26 times across all competitions - including some vital goals in the Champions League. A decent backup to Nunez could be