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Arsenal are hoping to finalise deals for Bournemouth\u2019s Eli Junior Kroupi and Aston Villa\u2019s Morgan Rogers this summer, according to reports.<\/p>\n
The Gunners have had a brilliant season with Mikel Arteta\u2019s side being crowned Premier League champions last week after a long, hard campaign.<\/p>\n
But there season could get even better if Arsenal<\/strong> can overcome French champions Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Their success this season will have no doubt boosted their transfer budget ahead of the summer with a consensus among fans and pundits that they need to improve their attack.<\/p>\n Arsenal have depth in both the defensive and midfield areas but at times there attack has struggled to open the door when confronted by teams who sit deep.<\/p>\n And now reports in Spain insist that Arsenal \u2018are preparing to spend \u20ac200m (\u00a3174m) to break the market\u2019 and sign Kroupi and Rogers from their Premier League rivals.<\/p>\n READ: Rashford to Barcelona over amid \u2018no intention\u2019 of deal as Arsenal transfer calls grow<\/strong><\/p>\n Arsenal \u2018want to finalise two signings for next season\u2019 and the Gunners \u2018have devised a highly aggressive transfer strategy, allocating a net sum of \u20ac200m\u2019.<\/p>\n The Premier League champions \u2018will put forward an offer easily exceeding \u20ac100 million\u2019 for Aston Villa attacking midfielder Rogers but may have to overcome interest from Manchester United.<\/p>\n While Arsenal \u2018intends to pay an equivalent sum for the young Bournemouth prospect\u2019 with Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus \u2018strongly considered for transfer\u2019.<\/p>\n The report adds: \u2018Arsenal are taking centre stage in the summer transfer window, prepared to use their hefty budget to satisfy the high demands of their technical staff. The club\u2019s management intends to finalise both bilateral deals immediately to prevent international competition from driving up transfer fees.\u2019<\/p>\n Julian Alvarez is one their other top targets this summer but it now seems Barcelona will beat Arsenal to his signature with Fabrizio Romano confirming the Catalan giants have lodged their first offer to Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n READ: Mikel Arteta drops big clue whether Martin Zubimendi will start for Arsenal v PSG<\/strong><\/p>\n Romano wrote on X<\/em>: \u2018BREAKING: Barcelona send first official proposal to Atl\u00e9tico Madrid for Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez worth \u20ac100m. No add-ons, no players involved. Atl\u00e9tico, not happy about the situation over last 24h \u2014 but Juli\u00e1n has already asked to leave.\u2019<\/p>\n Former Chelsea and France defender Marcel Desailly is predicting that PSG will beat Arsenal in the Champions League final at the weekend.<\/p>\n Desailly told MrRaffle.com: \u201cParis. Paris Saint-Germain. When you look at their possession, their capability, their aura, and the way they constantly win the battle of the midfield, it\u2019s strong.<\/p>\n \u201cBut at the same time, look at the spirit and confidence that Arsenal have acquired by finally winning the Premier League title. It\u2019s spot on for them.<\/p>\n \u201cIt came down to the wire recently, so your adrenaline raises very high. If it\u2019s too close to the Champions League competition, you don\u2019t have time to let it drop. They have the time now to really acknowledge their victory and bring that winning mentality back for the Champions League.<\/p>\n \u201cThat little bit of confidence changes things \u2013 suddenly you are confident. That fear they had in past years is gone, and now everyone is free to express themselves under that red and white shirt.<\/p>\n !So it\u2019s football, yes, but automatically when you ask me the question, I will tell you Paris for sure. It\u2019s an obvious thing.\u201d<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Owen tells Arteta to drop Arsenal duo in order to recall Gunners star for Champions League final<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\nBarcelona launch first bid for Arsenal transfer target \u2013 Romano<\/strong><\/h2>\n