Meanwhile, Paul Merson has advised the Gunners to sign a Chelsea striker. Elsewhere, the north London side have initiated contact with a West Ham United attacker.

On that note, here’s a look at the key Arsenal transfer stories as on June 14, 2022:

Paul Merson advises Arsenal to sign Romelu Lukaku

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson believes the Gunners should target Romelu Lukaku this summer. Arteta is scouting the market for a new number nine ahead of the next season.

Lukaku has struggled since rejoining Chelsea last summer and is an isolated figure at Stamford Bridge. The Belgian is eager to leave the Blues, with Inter Milan linked with a move for their former player.

In his column for The Daily Star, Merson suggested that Chelsea could be convinced to let him go for £60 million.

Merson added that Lukaku would fit right into Arteta’s tactics.

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Gunners initiate contact with Jarrod Bowen

Arsenal have initiated contact with Jarrod Bowen regarding a move this summer, according to ‘The Beautiful Game Podcast’ via The Hard Tackle.

The Englishman scored 18 times in 51 appearances for West Ham United last season, finishing as the club’s top scorer. The 25-year-old’s recent form has endeared him to the Gunners.

Arteta is eager to bolster his attack this summer. The Spaniard is likely to let Nicolas Pepe leave and wants Bowen to take his place.

The north London side have already begun talks with Bowen’s entourage as they look to win the race for his signature. West Ham do not want to let him go, but could cash in on the player if a suitable bid comes in.

Bayer Leverkusen interested in Granit Xhaka

Bayer Leverkusen are eager to secure the services of Granit Xhaka, according to The Sunday People via TBR Football.

The Swiss midfielder’s future at the Emirates is up in the air despite enjoying a stellar campaign with Arsenal. The north London side are working to take Youri Tielemans to the Emirates, so the Belgian’s arrival could spell doom for Xhaka.

However, the 29-year-old is not short of options. Leverkusen are planning to take the Switzerland international back to the Bundesliga.

The German side recently arrived in London to talk with the Gunners regarding a possible move. Arteta is unlikely to stand in Xhaka’s way, provided a move for Tielemans sees the light of day.

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