That is according to BBC reporter David Ornstein, who says how successful he is in bringing in his targets will depend on the Europa League final. The Gunners have set up a mouthwatering clash with rivals Chelsea in final in Baku on May 29 and will guarantee Champions League football next season should they win it. If they lose, it will be a third season running without Arsenal being in Europe’s premier competition and that will affect the finances available. Emery has had a decent first season in charge since replacing Arsene Wenger last summer but the club narrowly missed out on a place in the top four. With the likes of Mesut Ozil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Laczette in attack, the Gunners have maintained their goal scoring prowess, but at the back they have been poor once again. But according to Ornstein, Emery is looking to strengthen up to six positions on the pitch. Top priority is to bring in a central defender and a box to box midfielder, while secondary to that he wants a wide forward, another striker, a left-back, and a right-back. “I don’t think it will be the most spectacular summer for Arsenal but I do think they have some very important business to be done,” he said on Radio 5 Live. “It all depends on their budget. If they’re playing Europa League football next season it looks like it will be around £40m. If it’s Champions League it would be significantly higher. They also have revenue streams coming on board with the new Adidas kit deal. “If it’s Europa League you’ve got to remember it’ll be their third year in that competition. They’ve also heavily invested in the last year or so, especially in the striking department, and they are adamant they will not break Financial Fair Play. “Despite still waiting to appoint a Technical Director/Sporting Director/Director of Football, they still have identified targets and conversations are underway. They are looking for experience and youth in their recruitment. “Their priorities are a central defender, Jeremy Wilson of the Telegraph mentioned the Getafe and Togo centre-half, Djene Dakonam, he’s under contract until 2023 with a reported value of £13.5m. “The other priority is a box to box midfielder. Previously, in January, they came close to a deal for Christopher Nkunku from PSG – this is course is to replace Aaron Ramsey. Adrien Rabiot is a player they’ve tried to sign in the past, and they have a long-standing interest in him, however he is a complex individual and has had some issues off the pitch. “As a sort of secondary brief they’d be looking for a wide forward and in January came close to a deal for Ivan Perisic, and had interest in Yannick Carrasco. Possibly a centre-forward with Danny Welbeck leaving, and Eddie Nketiah would go on loan if they did bring a centre-forward in. “There is interest in bringing in a left back and possibly a right back, but again those are secondary to the centre-half and box to box midfielder. “Not to forget they’d be looking to in
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That is according to BBC reporter David Ornstein, who says how successful he is in bringing in his targets will depend on the Europa League final. The Gunners have set up a mouthwatering clash with rivals Chelsea in final in Baku on May 29 and will guarantee Champions League football next season should they win it. If they lose, it will be a third season running without Arsenal being in Europe’s premier competition and that will affect the finances available. Emery has had a decent first season in charge since replacing Arsene Wenger last summer but the club narrowly missed out on a place in the top four. With the likes of Mesut Ozil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Laczette in attack, the Gunners have maintained their goal scoring prowess, but at the back they have been poor once again. But according to Ornstein, Emery is looking to strengthen up to six positions on the pitch. Top priority is to bring in a central defender and a box to box midfielder, while secondary to that he wants a wide forward, another striker, a left-back, and a right-back. “I don’t think it will be the most spectacular summer for Arsenal but I do think they have some very important business to be done,” he said on Radio 5 Live. “It all depends on their budget. If they’re playing Europa League football next season it looks like it will be around £40m. If it’s Champions League it would be significantly higher. They also have revenue streams coming on board with the new Adidas kit deal. “If it’s Europa League you’ve got to remember it’ll be their third year in that competition. They’ve also heavily invested in the last year or so, especially in the striking department, and they are adamant they will not break Financial Fair Play. “Despite still waiting to appoint a Technical Director/Sporting Director/Director of Football, they still have identified targets and conversations are underway. They are looking for experience and youth in their recruitment. “Their priorities are a central defender, Jeremy Wilson of the Telegraph mentioned the Getafe and Togo centre-half, Djene Dakonam, he’s under contract until 2023 with a reported value of £13.5m. “The other priority is a box to box midfielder. Previously, in January, they came close to a deal for Christopher Nkunku from PSG – this is course is to replace Aaron Ramsey. Adrien Rabiot is a player they’ve tried to sign in the past, and they have a long-standing interest in him, however he is a complex individual and has had some issues off the pitch. “As a sort of secondary brief they’d be looking for a wide forward and in January came close to a deal for Ivan Perisic, and had interest in Yannick Carrasco. Possibly a centre-forward with Danny Welbeck leaving, and Eddie Nketiah would go on loan if they did bring a centre-forward in. “There is interest in bringing in a left back and possibly a right back, but again those are secondary to the centre-half and box to box midfielder. “Not to forget they’d be looking to in
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