Arsenal transfer news: The three signings Gunners want – Ramsey replacement explained

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has enjoyed a solid, if unspectacular, first season in north London since replacing Arsene Wenger back in the summer.

And, regardless of whether or not the Gunners secure Champions League football this season, a big summer lies ahead.

Arsenal could have as little as £40million to spend on new recruits if they fail to land a place in Europe’s top-tier competition.

But Football London claim Emery’s side are looking at three signings.

It is said they want a left-back, a winger and an attacking midfielder to fill the void left by Aaron Ramsey’s departure to Juventus.

At left-back, Nacho Monreal is approaching the latter stages of his career and has been linked with a return to La Liga.

Doubts are supposedly there over Sead Kolasinac and whether he is good enough to be Monreal’s long-term replacement.

Celtic ace Kieran Tierney has supposedly been scouted extensively.

But Manchester United and Liverpool have been linked in the past and Celtic, who will be out to strengthen their own squad, could be tricky negotiators.

Arsenal also want a winger.

Nicholas Pepe has supposedly been the club’s priority target amid the forward’s impressive form for Lille in Ligue 1.

However, his good displays have now seen his price tag shoot up.

And Arsenal, operating on a stricter budget than many of their domestic and European rivals, are now likelier to land Rennes’ Ismaila Sarr instead.

Football London also explain the Gunners’ plan to replace Ramsey.

The Wales international remains popular at the Emirates but will leave for Juventus at the end of the season.

And Emery wants PSG ace Christopher Nkunku.

Nkunku was tipped to move to the Premier League in January but, ultimately, Arsenal were able to get a deal done.

Despite that, though, it appears they are primed to renew their interest at the end of the season.

source: express.co.uk