Defenders:

Having sold Per Mertesacker for £11mn back to Werder Bremen; the manager has been looking closely at Andrew Robertson - the Scottish Hull City player may cost in the region of £3.5mn and is likely to be preferred to the likes of Spaniard José Luis Gayà and Frenchman, Layvin Kurzawa, who are rumoured to cost £14mn, and £7mn, respectively. Arsenal have reportedly made Real Madrid's Raphaël Varane the focus of their efforts during this transfer window and are rumoured to be close to completing the transfer at a cost of £17.5mn, the club are also looking at Everton's John Stones to provide back up to the first team, who would cost £10mn. Other potential targets include the £8.5mn rated Samuel Umtiti, as well as Hoffenheim's Niklas Süle (valued at £4mn.) Dortmund, who remain in debt, may also consider selling promising center-back Matthias Ginter at a cost of £7mn.

Midfielders:

The dual release of Flamini and Arteta has seen the need for a few reinforcements in the center of the park. Although currently injured, William Carvalho , is still attracting attention from a variety of clubs, including Arsenal. Mateo Kovačić may yet be the center of another transfer saga as Liverpool and Arsenal are set to battle for his signature, the Inter Milan player would be more of a reserve player for the later whereas a definite starter for the Reds, a bid of £15mn would likely tempt his current club. Impressing on his debut against the club, Reece Oxford may have done enough even after only a single game, to receive a transfer, though would be likely to play in the under twenty-ones, alongside another promising English player in Dan Crowley - £1mn is the quoted amount. Ross Barkley and James Ward-Prowse are two of the country's brightest prospects and both may be heading to the Emirates Stadium this summer (costing £11mn, and £6mn, respectively.) Nabil Fekir had an excellent season previously and could command a fee of £8.5mn, though recently has signed a new contract, whereas Mario Götze is currently unhappy at Bayern Munich and would be available for around £31.5mn, however he is perhaps a luxury the club could do without.

Forwards:

Joel Campbell's exit to Villarreal CF for £10mn was largely expected by many Arsenal fans, though the new manager has signaled his intent to sign a left sided winger in this window, Dennis Cheryshev could very well be this man, and is likely to cost a sum of £7mn. Another possible signing would be the longtime target, Julian Draxler, with the German valued at £15mn. With Benzema confirmed to be staying with his current side, Arsenal will turn their attention to Alexandre Lacazette, worth £21mn. The club will compete with rivals Spurs for the signature of Saido Berahino, with bids starting at £11mn. Arsenal are also reportedly interested in Angel Correa, valued at £4mn, and Pato, worth £7.5mn.