Arsenal have agreed a £75million deal for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, bolstering their prospects of retaining the Premier League title.
The signing is the latest move in Mikel Arteta's bid to shape a strong team for the new season, with the Spanish manager reportedly targeting several high-profile additions.
GK: David Raya
David Raya will likely remain between the sticks for Arsenal, having won the Golden Glove in the last three seasons.
RB: Jurrien Timber
Jurrien Timber is tipped to take the right-back spot, with his physical defending and ability to push the ball up the field fitting Arteta's style.
CB: William Saliba
William Saliba's future at Arsenal is uncertain, with the Frenchman contracted until 2030 and reportedly requiring a bid of €150m to leave.
CB: Gabriel
Gabriel will continue to be an important part of Arsenal's team, despite Saliba's potential departure.
Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie are set to battle for the left-back spot, with Myles Lewis-Skelly having seemingly converted to a midfield role.
CM: Declan Rice
Declan Rice will again be a crucial part of Arsenal's midfield, but fatigue may be a concern after his deep World Cup run with England.
CM: Bruno Guimaraes
The arrival of Bruno Guimaraes will add depth to Arsenal's midfield, with the midfielder able to score goals and defend his own half.
RW: Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka will continue on the right wing, but may need to overcome an Achilles problem before the new season.
CAM: Martin Odegaard
Martin Odegaard's future at Arsenal is uncertain, with the midfielder potentially leaving if Guimaraes' signing comes through.
LW: Christos Tzolis
Christos Tzolis will take the left wing position, having joined Arsenal from Club Brugge in a £34m deal.
ST: Viktor Gyokeres
Viktor Gyokeres may not be the elite number nine that fans had hoped for, but he did a serviceable job for the club last season.
The signing of Bruno Guimaraes is a significant coup for Mikel Arteta, but the team's overall strength will depend on the performances of their other key players.
Source: Planet Football
