3 Players Arsenal could sign before the transfer window closes on Monday

Having won the FA Cup and Community Shield in the past couple of months, Arsenal fans are excited about what Mikel Arteta is building at the Emirates.

The Spaniard took charge in December and is quickly stamping his mark on a side which struggled at the back-end of the Unai Emery era.

This season the Gunners have won two of their first three Premier League matches (losing to champions Liverpool) and have booked their place in the last-eight of the EFL Cup.

In the transfer market, the North London club have so far managed to bring in Gabriel, Willian and Runar Alex Runarsson, plus made Pablo Mari and Cedric Soares’ loan deals permanent.

Willian arrived on a free after leaving Chelsea.

Dani Ceballos has also returned from Real Madrid for another season-long loan but, despite these additions, fans will still be hoping to add more before the window closes on Monday.

So, with just two days to go, here’s three players Arteta could add to his squad before the deadline…

Houssem Aouar

It’s no secret that Arsenal have been trying to sign Lyon captain Houssem Aouar. Now, according to According to L’Equipe, the French club’s president, Jean-Michel Aulas, has dropped his asking price for the midfielder. It’s reported that the Gunners, who had an opening bid of £32million rejected, are just £4million short of striking a deal as they close in on their leading target. The 22-year-old came through the youth ranks at Lyon and has since gone on to make 140 first-team appearances.

Amadou Diawara

Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Roma star Amadou Diawara, according to Il Messaggero (via the Sun). The defensive midfielder made 30 appearances in his first season at the club following a transfer from Napoli in the summer of 2019. Now it’s claimed that the 23-year-old could be on the move again with his agent opening the door for a possible exit after the Guinea international was only a substitute in the recent draw against Juventus.  However, it’s also reported that North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur are also in discussions over a possible deal for Diawara.

Jorginho

Rumours started last week that Arsenal could possibly make a surprise swoop for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho. According to the Mirror, Mikel Arteta is a big fan of the Italy international and is looking to bolster his midfield. However, it’s claimed that the Blues will have to succeed in signing West Ham United star Declan Rice for the Gunners to stand any chance of bringing the 28-year-old across the capital. Jorginho started the first two of Chelsea’s Premier League fixture but was a substitute for the draw at West Brom last week.