Andrea Berta is in advanced talks to bring Eberechi Eze to the north London club, with reports explaining how the deal could be drawn up.

Arsenal have it in their budget to make two massive signings and a number of small purchases like Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard. With Martin Zubimendi and a new striker – very likely to be Viktor Gyokeres – their marquee signings, Mikel Arteta will need to sell off some players first before he can think about Eze.

Arsenal are working on a payment structure for a bid that could allow them to sign Eberechi Eze without a substantial sale this summer. Mikel Arteta went into the window with a budget for Martin Zubimendi and a forward - currently expected to be Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres - as well as one or two less expensive signings like Brentford's Christian Norgaard,