Arsenal reportedly drew up a shortlist of more than 20 targets as they looked to build on their Premier League title triumph, according to BBC Sport's Sami Mokbel.
The senior football correspondent's report goes behind the scenes of the Gunners' summer strategy, revealing the scale of Mikel Arteta's ambitions to strengthen a squad that finally delivered top-flight glory. With more than 20 names considered across various positions, the piece points to a club determined not to stand still after ending its long wait for the league crown.
Details on specific targets or completed deals were not outlined in the report, but the scope of the shortlist underlines Arsenal's intent to compete on multiple fronts next season. As one of the Premier League's dominant forces heading into the new campaign, Arteta's side appear focused on reinforcing depth and quality to defend their title and push for further success domestically and in Europe.