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ARSENAL ARE LOOKING TO SECURE NEW DEALS FOR A NUMBER OF FIRST-TEAM PLAYERS BEFORE THE START OF NEXT SEASON, INCLUDING ONE OF THEIR STANDOUT PERFORMERS IN THE 2021/22 CAMPAIGN TOM VICTOR
Senior Sports Journalist and WILL SCHOFIELD Senior Sports Reporter 06:00, 31 May 2025 As Arsenal eagerly await news on Martin Zubimendi, they've been grafting away in other areas. The
focus is on beefing up the midfield and forward line this summer, and there's already action in trimming the squad of those who've not been getting a look-in, after a third
successive second place finish in the Premier League for Mikel Arteta's side has left him desperate to make the final leap to become champions. Kieran Tierney and Jorginho are set to
bid farewell to the Gunners come summer, while loanees Neto and Raheem Sterling will be heading back to their home clubs, after not providing the extra edge to get the North London giants
over the line when it came to winning silverware. But it's not all exits – there's talk of some hefty spending, with co-chair Josh Kroenke hinting that new sporting director Andrea
Berta's arrival signals a spree of activity ahead. And _DAILY STAR SPORT_ documents the latest scoop on goings-on at the Emirates Stadium. GABRIEL CONTRACT TALKS PROGRESSING Article
continues below Talks are well underway for a fresh contract for Gabriel following his standout season at the heart of defence. BBC Sport reports that a deal for the Brazilian ace is on the
brink of being sealed. Gabriel and fellow centre-half William Saliba, both tied down until 2027, have Arsenal keen to dodge the bullet of potentially losing either on a free transfer in
their contract's final year. Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing up Saliba, while Gabriel's cracking form last season helped the Gunners in both domestic and European competitions,
reports the Mirror. STRIKER SEARCH NARROWS Arsenal's hunt for a fresh striker has been narrowed down to Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko. Gyokeres' international gaffer has
shared his thoughts on the Swedish star's potential next step. "No, of course not," Jon Dahl Tomasson told Aftonbladet, a Swedish publication, when quizzed if he had a
preference for Gyokeres' future club. "Because then it would be blown up like this [stretches arms]. DON'T MISS A THING WITH FOOTBALL UPDATES! Want to be on the ball with all
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football stories. You can also sign up for our sport email, Off the Ball, for all the latest darts, boxing, snooker, F1 stories and more, right here "Players switch clubs all the time!
We see it every year. Each player needs to make the right decision. "You really don't know if you've made the right call until you're settled at the club. You've got
to consider your family too. It's not straightforward, but that's just footy for you." EVAN Evan Ndicka is reportedly sticking with Roma despite the Gunners sniffing around.
The French defender has been a standout in Serie A, even as his squad went through a rough patch, swapping three gaffers and landing fifth. Article continues below The Ivorian, who signed
with the Giallorossi in 2023, was on the pitch every minute of the league action under bosses Daniele De Rossi, Ivan Juric, and Claudio Ranieri. Corriere dello Sport reckons he's not
budging this summer. They've pegged him as one of eight "immovable" aces that are staying put in Rome, with Gian Piero Gasperini tipped to be calling the shots next season.