Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Arteta on cusp of third signing as four stars flirt with exit

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Arsenal started their Premier League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday. David Raya, who is technically a new signing after his move from Brentford was made permanent, started in goal as Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz both found the net.

Fellow new arrival Riccardo Calafiori will have to wait for his debut after being left on the bench at the Emirates Stadium. The Italian could be joined by at least one other recruit before this summer's transfer deadline.

The Gunners are closing in on a deal for Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino, while a move for an out-and-out striker cannot be ruled out.

With all this to delve into and more, follow Express Sport's live Arsenal transfer updates below...

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54 mins ago07:51Charlie GordonFour stars flirt with exit

Arsenal have already shed weight from their squad this summer with Emile Smith Rowe joining Fulham and several others leaving on loan.

But more departures could be set to follow.

Out-of-favour striker Eddie Nketiah is reportedly the subject of Premier League interest, with Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest in the running.

Winger Reiss Nelson has been the subject of talks between Arsenal and Leicester City during the current window.

Ajax have bid for second-choice goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and could yet go back in for the Englishman.

And Jakub Kiwior, who was inexplicably left out of the matchday squad for Wolves' visit to the Emirates on Saturday, has been heavily linked with a return to Serie A.

Eddie Nketiah could leave Arsenal before this summer's deadline (Image: Getty) 56 mins ago07:49Charlie GordonMikel Arteta on cusp of third signing

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is on the cusp of welcoming Mikel Merino to north London.

The midfielder is set to become his third summer signing after David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori.

Real Sociedad and the Gunners have reportedly agreed on a fee which falls just shy of £30million.

And according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the final details of the move are now being worked on, with a full agreement potentially in store over the next 24 hours.

1 hour ago07:38Charlie GordonGood morning!

Hello and welcome to Express Sport's Arsenal transfer news LIVE!

Fresh activity is expected at the Emirates Stadium over the coming days so stick with us to stay bang up to date.

Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Arteta on cusp of third signing as four stars flirt with exit

Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Arteta on cusp of third signing as four stars flirt with exit

Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Arteta on cusp of third signing as four stars flirt with exit

Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Arteta on cusp of third signing as four stars flirt with exit

Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Arteta on cusp of third signing as four stars flirt with exit