Edu handed £30m transfer quote for ideal Arsenal deal as Mikel Arteta looks for reinforcements

Arsenal had a strong start to the summer transfer window addressing both the forward and defensive positions which clearly needed strengthening towards the back of last season. Despite a good start to the window, more acquisitions are still needed.

The Gunners have been searching for a midfielder and a winger throughout the window without much success in finding an ideal winger. However, Arsenal’s luck could be about to change after the price tag has been revealed for Cody Gakpo who has been linked with a move to the club since the January transfer window of last season.

Mikel Arteta’s side need extra options in the wing department to provide better competition for Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. Gakpo would certainly be able to provide the needed fight for the starting wing spot, and improve Arsenal’s depth.

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Mikel Arteta is thought to be on the lookout for a new winger before the window slams shut and the unsuccessful pursuit of Raphinha has been the strongest hint yet that the club is serious about recruiting one. Considering there hasn't been any movement since suggests that the chance to secure the Brazilian's services was too good to ignore.

Despite that possible explanation, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Edu already has his sights set on another winger but Arsenal's silent approach is making it difficult to get clarity over who it could be. Arsenal have been linked with a ‘mystery winger’ which, according to Fabrizio Romano, remains a position Edu and Mikel Arteta want to address

According to the Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor, Gakpo is an attainable signing for Arsenal. The reason