Mikel Arteta's timely Arsenal boost after being handed 'unique' transfer opportunity

The summer transfer window is fast approaching and Arsenal are expected to be one of the busiest Premier League clubs as Mikel Arteta aims to bolster his squad ahead of the 2022/23 season.

It proved to be a disappointing end to the last campaign for the Gunners, who finished fifth and narrowly missed out on a Champions League spot. Arsenal were in pole position to finish inside the top four but were pipped with a game to go by Tottenham after losing the North London derby.

However, the Gunners ended up nine points and three places better off than the previous term and Arteta is keen to continue adding to his ranks to build on a much-improved campaign. The Spaniard wants to bring in at least three new faces as they get set to play more matches with the return of European football.

A key position Arteta will be hoping to strengthen first is up front, with the Gunners needing to add another forward as Alexandre Lacazette is out of contract this summer. Eddie Nketiah, whose deal also runs out at the end of June, is expected to sign a new long-term deal to keep him at the club until 2027.

But the 22-year-old would still be Arsenal's only senior striker after Pierre Emerick-Aubamayeng was let go in January, when he signed for Barcelona. There is no doubt the Gunners must add another frontman and it could be argued they have picked the perfect window to do business in.

This is due to the amount of high-profile strikers who are either up for sale or have been linked with a move away from their clubs this summer. The Gunners were also in the market for a new No. 9 this time last year but missed out on signing the likes of Tammy Abraham, who joined Roma from Chelsea.

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