In: Ilkay Gundogan
Although Arsenal could arguably also do with improving their defence and goalkeeper, midfield and attack seem to be the main areas of interest for Wenger this summer, and it is thought that the Frenchman is also considering bringing in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. The young German would be a decent alternative to Luiz Gustavo, though he would surely be more expensive after his eye-catching displays for the Champions League finalists last season, which saw him linked also with the likes of Manchester United and Barcelona.
His defensive work in midfield would be of tremendous value to Arsenal, and his eye for a pass and ability go contribute going forward would also perfectly suit their style of play. It remains to be seen, however, if he would accept the move, as Dortmund have been far more successful than Arsenal in recent times, while the Bundesliga is also on the up, as evidenced by last season’s all-German Champions League final, so the lure of playing in the Premier League might not be as strong now as it once was.