ARSENAL have a huge summer of change on their hands – and many big deals are in the pipeline. Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly waiting to travel London to complete his medical ahead of a

Chelsea have moved ahead of Arsenal in the transfer race to sign Xavi Simons from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, according to fresh reports. Both Chelsea and Arsenal have been monitoring Simons this summer – along with Bayern Munich – but the Blues are now in pole position.

Claims that Manchester United have surged ahead of Arsenal for Viktor Gyokeres have been explained, while interest in Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson has emerged.

Record claim that United may have had a better chance at signing him had Amorim fought to keep Swedish defender Lindelof, who shares Hasan Cetinkaya as an agent with Gyokeres, but the Portuguese allowed the centre-back's contract to expire without complaint.

Arsenal and Liverpool are both closing in on deals for a new striker ahead of the new season while Manchester United are preparing to announce the signing of Bryan Mbeumo

The Gunners are staying busy in the transfer window and with more to come, boosting quality and depth in pursuit of glory

Chelsea have reportedly made direct contact with RB Leipzig attacker Xavi Simons, who was said to be a target of Arsenal this summer. The Blues head into the 2025-26 season as champions of the world after beating Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Club World Cup earlier in July.

Arsenal are thought to be nearing an agreement for Gyokeres as a deal for the Swedish striker worth an initial €63.5million (£54.86m) plus a further €10m (£8.64m) in add-ons is has been in place for over a week.