Arsenal are already planning for their summer transfer window despite having a Premier League title and Champions League trophy to win with their current squad
Paris Saint-Germain have already foiled Arsenal ahead of their Champions League final clash later this month after declaring Khvicha Kvaratskhelia not for sale. The Gunners were eyeing the Georgian superstar as they look to strengthen their squad for next season.
football.london understands that signing a left-winger is a priority for the Gunners and Kvaratskhelia is the standout option following his impressive performances for PSG. The forward claimed a crucial assist against Bayern Munich to provide Ousmane Dembele with the ball to score the goal that saw the French side prevail in their semi-final match.
Kvaratskhelia is the first player in Champions League history to record a goal contribution in seven consecutive knockout games. The 25-year-old has scored 18 goals and produced 10 assists in 44 appearances this term, with 10 goals and six assists coming in 15 European outings.
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Arsenal will hope to overcome their disappointment in the transfer market by ensuring their target is on the losing team in Budapest at the end of the month. The Gunners were knocked out of the competition by PSG last term and will be looking for revenge on their way to glory.
Mikel Arteta’s men have other areas they are targeting in the transfer window too. The club wants a central midfielder and a full back in time for next term.
The north London side currently have Ben White, Jurrien Timber, Piero Hincapie and Riccardo Calafiori who can play on the defensive flanks, while Myles Lewis-Skelly is capable of playing as a full back or in midfield. However, the Gunners are also anticipating a raft of exits to open up space in their squad.
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Arsenal’s transfer coffers have already been boosted by their unbeaten run to the Champions League final. Their semi-final triumph saw them bag £16million in prize money.
That means they have pocketed £122m this season. A victory over PSG in the competition’s final would take their earnings up another £10m.
They will have favoured transfer target Kvaratskhelia standing in their way. He is under no illusion of the danger Arsenal pose.
He said: “Very happy we’re in the final. We know it will be difficult against Arsenal.
“Bayern is one of the best teams right now. It was very difficult. The hardest one in the season.
“We showed we can play against these teams. I will give everything for this badge.”
