Arsenal are working on a payment structure for a bid that could allow them to sign Eberechi Eze without a substantial sale this summer.

Chelsea are expecting offers of more than £50m for 23-year-old England forward Noni Madueke, who has agreed personal terms with Arsenal over a move.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has set a deadline of less than two weeks for the club to agree a deal for Sporting's Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 27, with RB Leipzig's 22-year-old Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko and Aston Villa and England's Ollie Watkins, 29, alternative options.

Real Madrid and manager Xabi Alonso are in agreement over the sale of Brazil forward Rodrygo, who has been linked with Arsenal, if a suitable offer is made for the 24-year-old.

Arsenal have been encouraged in their £70m pursuit of Brazil forward Rodrygo, who is not guaranteed a starting spot under new Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso.