Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta has been quoted as saying he thinks the Gunners have what it takes to compete in the transfer market and build a team capable of winning the Premier League, so here’s our take on three big-name signings the club needs to challenge Chelsea for the trophy next season…
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1) Arturo Vidal (Juventus)
An ideal signing in midfield for Arsenal, the Gunners have been strongly linked with a bid to sign Juventus star Arturo Vidal, with the Chilean international seemingly on his way out of Serie A this summer. Long linked with Manchester United, the 28-year-old is undoubtedly a world class talent and would be a major upgrade on the club’s current options in that position.
2) Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund)
One of the best defenders in the world, Borussia Dortmund star Mats Hummels is another big name linked with Arsenal at times this season, though Manchester United are perhaps the favourites to land him. Still, if Arsene Wenger is serious about winning the title he needs a better defence and there are few better than the rock-solid German international.
3) Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon)
Finally, Arsenal need to rival Liverpool for the £35m signing of Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette. The young Frenchman looks like potentially becoming one of the best in the world and has supposedly come up on Wenger’s radar in recent times. The 23-year-old would no doubt be an upgrade on Olivier Giroud after an impressive record of 31 goals this season.