Arsenal arrive at the summer window determined not to rest after a season that ended in heartbreak. Mikel Arteta\u2019s project enters its seventh year and the club will be watching the World Cup closely as they prepare for 2026\/27.<\/p>\n
Arteta values defensive versatility. That helps explain the interest in Newcastle United\u2019s Tino Livramento. The Magpies are described as being in a selling mood as they reset under Eddie Howe. Livramento is an impressive athlete and is comfortable down both flanks. Group stage matches: Croatia (June 17), Ghana (June 23), Panama (June 27).<\/p>\n
Speed and attacking threat from the fullback position are traits Arsenal prize. German international Nathaniel Brown has risen in prominence over the past 18 months and made his national-team debut last October. He is primarily a left-back who combines security in the build-up with genuine pace. Bayern Munich and Manchester City are also thought to be in the hunt. Group stage matches: Cura\u00e7ao (June 14), Ivory Coast (June 20), Ecuador (June 25).<\/p>\n
Maxi Ara\u00fajo caught Arsenal\u2019s eye during the Champions League quarterfinals against Sporting CP. The Uruguayan left-back likes to maraud upfield and make an impact in the final third. He is an energetic presence Marcelo Bielsa will count on in North America. Group stage matches: Saudi Arabia (June 15), Cabo Verde (June 21), Spain (June 26).<\/p>\n
Midfield creativity and young potential are on the list. Lille\u2019s Ayyoub Bouaddi has emerged as a sought-after teenage prospect. Arsenal have reportedly been rebuffed before the tournament, and his stock is likely to rise. Group stage matches: Brazil (June 23), Scotland (June 19), Haiti (June 24).<\/p>\n
England and Aston Villa\u2019s Morgan Rogers is described as a priority target as Arsenal look to boost their creative options following last season\u2019s title. Group stage matches: Croatia (June 17), Ghana (June 23), Panama (June 27).<\/p>\n
Other names to monitor include Bradley Barcola, a PSG forward who has been part of Luis Enrique\u2019s attacking quartet, Marcus Rashford, whose Barcelona loan situation left him potentially available, and Belgian Mika Godts, whose breakthrough with Ajax has attracted attention. Group stage matches: Bradley Barcola: Senegal (June 16), Iraq (June 22), Norway (June 26). Mika Godts: Egypt (June 15), Iran (June 21), New Zealand (June 27).<\/p>\n
Arsenal\u2019s recruitment will be measured but ambitious as the club looks to add players capable of taking them further in the coming season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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