He would eventually make the move to the Premier League in the 2022 January transfer window, but to St James' Park, not the Emirates Stadium. However, Arsenal are plotting a move to finally get their man this summer, with a £55million bid for the 28-year-old already rejected.

Arsenal have already secured the permanent signing of Piero Hincapie and the Premier League champions are now looking to add five more players in another huge summer spending spree for Mikel Arteta

Arsenal hasn't been active in the summer transfer window yet. Here's the latest Arsenal transfer news, including a Julian Alvarez and Viktor Gyokeres update.

Chelsea are exploring a shock move for Granit Xhaka, the former Arsenal captain who would be open to a reunion with Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have also stepped up their interest in Maxence Lacroix as they prepare to welcome Marco Palestra following a medical.

Tottenham Hotspur are pushing harder for Sandro Tonali than any other transfer target right now, as Roberto De Zerbi recently secured his star pupil from Bright