Arsenal transfer news: Gyokeres shares update as four-man shortlist revealed

Arsenal are keen to strengthen their squad this summer and the club has vowed to back manager Mikel Arteta in the transfer market, following the appointment of new sporting director Andrea Berta

Arsenal are looking to mount another Premier League title challenge next season and they are ready to invest in their squad this summer. The Gunners have finished second for the past three seasons and are desperate to go one better and win the league for the first time since 2004.

Arsenal are set to sign midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, but Mikel Arteta also wants to strengthen a number of other positions. "We plan to invest to get behind winning and doing better next season," Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke said.

"We're delighted we have our sporting director, Andrea [Berta], who will play an important role in this. "He is part of a unified and strong team, supported by the board, who are crystal clear on exactly what we need to do and the way in which we want to do it. The right way. The Arsenal way."

‌‌With all that in mind, Mirror Football brings you some of the latest news and rumours from the Emirates...

Gabriel's new deal

Gabriel Magalhaes has signed a new four-year contract that will keep the Brazilian at the Emirates until 2029.

Gabriel has been central to Arsenal's progression under Arteta, forming a key partnership at the back with William Saliba. "It's an amazing club and I'm so proud to sign a new contract," Gabriel said.

"I love this club, I love the fans, my teammates, I love this stadium - I'm so proud and thank you for all the support. I arrived here as a young player, and [now it's] almost five years at this club. I'm so happy, and I've learned a lot here."

Gyokeres update

Viktor Gyokeres has delivered an update on his future, with Arsenal among the clubs interested in signing the Sporting striker.

The Gunners are said to be weighing up a £60m move for the forward and Gyokeres has admitted he wants to move somewhere with a similar culture to the one in Lisbon that he has become accustomed to.

"After living in a warm country, it would be difficult [moving back to Sweden]," he told Swedish Vogue. "In Sweden, people work hard during the week and only socialize on the weekends. Here there is more life during the week. They have dinners with friends, a glass of wine on Monday. I like that."

Four-man shortlist

Arsenal are also in the market for a new left winger and Real Madrid star Rodrygo is their top target, according to a report from Sky Sports.

It is claimed that Rodrygo's future at the Bernabeu is unclear and he is set to hold talks with new boss Xabi Alonso in the coming days. Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams, Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane and Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers are also on Arsenal's radar.