Arsenal transfer news: Four-man transfer shortlist revealed, Wenger backs Arteta and more - May 17, 2018

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John Cross of the Mirror has revealed Arsenal's summer plans. It has been revealed that a major defensive shake-up is set to take place at the Emirates. The Gunners are reportedly targeting as many as three centre-backs this summer along with a top goalkeeper.

With Per Mertesacker retiring and Laurent Koscielny out of action until December, Arsenal are looking to rope in as many as three central defenders this summer. It is also expected that one of Rob Holding or Konstantinos Mavropanos will be sent out on loan.

The three central defenders that Arsenal are set to target are Sokratis Papastathapolous, Jonny Evans and Caglar Soyuncu. Also, Arsenal have identified Bernd Leno of Bayer Leverkusen as a £20 million replacement for Petr Cech who is also keen on a move to London.

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