Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba free up space for two Arsenal transfers

Fabio Vieira is expected to be the first of several signings to arrive at Arsenal this summer.

The Gunners confirmed a deal potentially rising to £34 million for the Porto playmaker who is capable of playing in a number of attacking roles. Vieira was named player of the tournament in last year's European under-21 Championship, and Mikel Arteta expressed his delight at the signing of a 'special talent'.

The midfielder is expected to be the first of several senior arrivals in the red-half of north London this summer, with deals for Marquinhos and Matt Turner already confirmed. Brazil internationals Gabriel Jesus and Raphinha have both been linked, with Leeds United reportedly rejecting an opening offer from the Gunners for the in-demand winger.

Arsenal are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements following the departures of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. The Gunners are also said to be mulling over a number of midfield targets, with Granit Xhaka once again linked with Roma.

Two players who are expected to stay at the Emirates Stadium beyond this summer and fight for their roles in the side are Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba. Both have shown promise in their recent performances, and now qualify as homegrown for the new season.

Premier League rules dictate clubs must register at least eight homegrown players in their 25-man squads. Having signed in Edu's first transfer window as technical director in 2019, Martinelli and Saliba will now be considered homegrown due to having been registered in three squads before celebrating their 21st birthdays.

This hands Arteta greater room to maneouvere in this summer's window, knowing the club's homegrown quota has already been boosted. The departure