Arsenal have reportedly emerged as the new frontrunners to sign Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon in the summer, with Liverpool and Manchester United also interested in the England international

Fabrizio Romano has suggested that Arsenal are guaranteed to sign a new midfielder next summer, and they are also working to bring in players in other positions.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that three positions are on top of Berta’s agenda – right-back, central midfielder and a winger. The journalist said in a video streamed on YouTube: “One thing I can guarantee is that Arsenal will work on midfielders in the summer eventually.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has issued a direct plea to striker Anthony Gordon, urging him to ignore mounting speculation linking him with a summer transfer to Arsenal. The call comes as Gordon enjoys a rich vein of form, having netted four goals in last week’s Champions League play-off first-leg victory over Qarabag.

Bayer Leverkusen star Malik Tillman recently admitted he has his heart set on a future move to Arsenal. The talented attacking midfielder, 23, completed his £35m transfer from PSV to the German side only last summer, though it appears he could already be swayed into a big move to north London.

Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to sign Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon in the summer transfer window.

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Arteta has already sanctioned Ethan Nwaneri's loan move to Marseille last month, whilst captain Martin Odegaard's starting spot isn't guaranteed, evidenced by Eberechi Eze's double against Spurs on Sunday, despite the midfielder's own struggles for regular action.

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