dream scenario of getting the majority of their transfer business completed early in the window could come in the perfect fashion. Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta have the difficult task of upgrading a well-defined group of players.

The Gunners have finished second in the Premier League for three straight seasons and after allowing Liverpool to overtake them this term, the pressure is now on them to get the job done - after what will be 22 years.

football.london understands that the north Londoners are targeting multiple positions to strengthen up Arteta's squad. A focus in the forward line is the priority after goals and creativity continued to be a key issue last campaign.

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A new centre-forward is what many think to be the missing piece in Arteta's masterplan at the Emirates Stadium. Too many times last season did Arsenal drop points from winning positions, or

football.london understands that both , with meetings planned next week to decide who they pursue. However, there's little point throwing millions at a goal machine without the quality around him.

Bukayo Saka is one of the game's best right wingers and the purchase of another player in that position should be looked at. But, at left wing, doubts over Gabriel Martinelli are heavier than ever after scoring 10 goals and assisting just six in 51 games.

One player who has been mooted with replacing the Brazilian is . The 25-year-old has been linked with a move to the Gunners after Milan failed to qualify for any of UEFA's three competitions.

Reports from, earlier this month, claimed that Berta had spoken to Leao on the phone - with it suggested that the club have 'definite interest'. Massimiliano Allegri, recently appointed at the San Siro, has reportedly put Leao at the centre of his plans, but a 'truly unmissable offer' could still prise him away from Italy.

Fortunately, two transfers outside of north London could spark up a deal between Arsenal and Leao. Should the Portugal international leave Milan, reports in Italy have suggested that the Rossoneri will look to replace him with the signing of Alejandro Garnacho.

, is likely to leave this summer. Sempremilan have claimed Milan have started negotiations for Garnacho with them keen to bring him in for around £50m.

United, who themselves are in desperate need of an overhaul of the squad, have already got their Garnacho replacement lined-up with Matheus Cunha. The versatile forward is expected to join United from Wolves for £62.5m when the transfer window opens, providing Amorim a much better option in the attacking midfielder position.

If both deals are completed, it would give Arsenal the important green light to test the waters with Milan and Leao. Convincing the forward to move to England shouldn't be an issue with him already admitting his interest in the Premier League.

"Premier League. I think every player wants to play in the Premier League because it's a very competitive league," Leao previously told 'Gaffer' - via - when asked in 2023 where he would like to play in the future.

"It has engaging football, great teams and a worldwide audience. Serie A is currently very well-positioned in the football world, but I would definitely have to say the Premier League in the future."