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Arsenal are on the cusp of Champions League football for the first time in five years and if they secure it - the calibre of player they can attract will undoubtedly improve.

The Gunners have already been touted with big-money moves for the likes of Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus and Leicester City star Youri Tielemans - but there's every chance boss Mikel Arteta may look to also bring in some cheaper options, particularly if his side fall short of their aim to finish fourth.

The Spaniard has already spent plenty during his time in charge, purchasing the likes of Benjamin White, Aaron Ramsdale and Martin Odegaard for a combined fee of just over £100million. All three have proven to be inspired signings.

Arteta has also demonstrated extreme restraint in the transfer market, such as when he allowed the entirety of the January window to pass by without adding a single player and sanctioning the departure of former talisman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

This summer could throw up a different dynamic entirely as Arsenal could look to exploit players out of contract at their current clubs and snap up some signatures for nothing.

Mirror Football has taken a look at four potential candidates Arteta and the rest of the Gunners hierarchy could aim to entice to the Emirates without paying a single penny in transfer fees.

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