Arsenal have held initial talks with West Ham United to discuss a deal to sign Mohammed Kudus.Kudus is expected to leave West Ham this summer in search of European football. The Ghana international

Real Madrid remain a significant threat to Arsenal in the race to add Martin Zubimendi to the Gunners’ squad this summer. The Spanish midfielder is widely regarded as one of the finest in Europe, which explains the strong interest he has attracted from top clubs across the continent.

Arsenal’s need to buy a striker this summer is the worst-kept secret in football.The Gunners finished 10 points behind champions Liverpool, who practically played their final few matches in flip-flops,