Summer Transfer Window: Arsenal draw up three-man transfer shortlist

Arsenal Spanish Manager Mikel Arteta celebrates with his players (from left: Hector Bellerin, Kieran Tierney, Lucas TOrreira, Reiss Nelson and Bukayo Saka) after the FA Cup Final match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on August 01, 2020 in London, England. Photo: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Mikel Arteta has reportedly drawn up a three-man transfer shortlist for the summer window and has prioritised adding experienced players to Arsenal's squad.


The Spaniard's first season in management ended on a huge high thanks to victory over Chelsea in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley.

Focus has now turned to making Arsenal more consistent in the Premier League next season, with Arteta expected to be backed to strengthen in various positions.

According to The Times, the former Manchester City assistant intends to switch to a 4-3-3 formation in 2020-21 and has three players in mind to slot into the system.

Barcelona outcast Philippe Coutinho and out-of-contract Chelsea forward Willian  are said to have been eyed up to slot into the frontline, while Atletico Madrid  midfielder Thomas Partey is the third player on Arteta's wanted list.

Meanwhile, the same report indicates that Arsenal have accelerated efforts to tie Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Emiliano Martinez to new long-term contracts.