BREAKING NEWS:Arsenal has officially signed a £60m attacker, who was seen this morning signing autographs for fans. The deal is finalized, with Romano confirming that the medical examination is currently underway.

Arsenal are reportedly considering bringing in a new forward as the transfer window nears its close, following the recent acquisition of Mikel Merino, according to The Sun. This summer, Arsenal began their transfer activities by making David Raya’s loan deal permanent. They also secured the signing of Tommy Setford, an 18-year-old goalkeeper from Ajax, as a long-term investment for the future.

In addition to these signings, Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, made a significant move by acquiring Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for £42 million. This was followed by the £32 million signing of Merino, who is expected to strengthen Arsenal’s midfield.

Simultaneously, Arsenal have been active in generating funds by offloading some of their players. Emile Smith Rowe has been sold to Fulham for £35 million, while Eddie Nketiah is on the verge of a move to Crystal Palace for £30 million, including add-ons. Additionally, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Nuno Tavares, and Fabio Vieira have departed the club, albeit on loan deals rather than permanent transfers.

As The Sun reports, after securing Merino’s signature, Arsenal’s focus has now shifted towards signing a new forward before the transfer deadline on Friday. Several strikers have been linked to the North London club in recent weeks, including Ivan Toney, Victor Osimhen, and Viktor Gyokeres.

However, a move for Osimhen or Toney appears unlikely at this stage. It remains uncertain whether Arsenal will pursue their interest in Swedish international Gyokeres. Recent reports suggest that Arsenal have shown interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin from Everton. With Calvert-Lewin entering the final year of his contract, there is speculation that he could leave the club in the coming days.

Despite this, there are indications that Arsenal might not necessarily target a new striker. Instead, they could focus on acquiring a wide attacker to bolster their options on the flanks. With the transfer window nearing its conclusion, it will be intriguing to see which player Arsenal ultimately decide to sign to enhance their attacking options.

Arsenal have had a strong start to the Premier League season and will face a challenging match against Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday before heading into the international break.