5 transfers Arsenal could make ahead of the 2021-22 season

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#3 Yves Bissouma

As reported by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Yves Bissouma is an option Arsenal are looking at this summer. The 24-year old Brighton midfielder managed to complete the second-most tackles in the Premier League season with 104 efforts, just behind Luke Ayling at 108.

The Malian international is also capable of contributing well while moving forward, as seen during his time with the Seagulls so far. As Arsenal will be short in midfield ahead of next season, with Granit Xhaka expected to leave, Bissouma could be an important signing in the middle of the pitch.

Yves Bissouma is appreciated and he’s ‘one of the options’ in the Arsenal list as midfielder but NOT the first one. #AFC are also looking at different kind of players in this position. 🔴Many clubs are interested in Bissouma - Liverpool too. The race is open. ⏳ #AFC #LFC

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 27, 2021

#2 Houssem Aouar

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It's no secret that the talented midfielder is admired by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. The lack of Champions League football at Lyon also means that a cut-price deal could be on the cards for the player.

Houssem Aouar is creative, technically gifted, and versatile. He could add the spark to re-ignite Arsenal's midfield in the upcoming season. There is currently no news on the arrival of the Frenchman, but it would not be a surprise if Arsenal bid for Aouar this summer.

#1 Ivan Toney

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With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang going through a slump at Arsenal, it would make sense to sign a prospect who can bring the best out of the 32-year-old striker. Ivon Toney fits the bill of a young and zealous center-forward who could benefit and aid Aubameyang at Arsenal.

The Brentford marksman bagged an impressive 33 goals in 52 appearances and has already been linked with several clubs in the English top-flight. Toney's reputation has only grown after he helped Brentford gain promotion to the Premier League. He also scored a goal in the playoff final against Swansea City.