Transfer centre: £80m Fernandes tag, Monga agreement reached, direct Rogers contact

By Danong 

After three attempts under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal have finally laid their hands on the Premier League title.

The boys in red and white are English champions at last. Lifting the league should have quenched the Gunners' thirst, yet a taste for glory only makes you yearn for more.

Arsenal will now look to establish themselves as a force and hold the 'champions' status hostage for years to come. To do that, Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal decision-makers must ensure they have the very best at the club.

On those lines, here are the players Arsenal have been linked with over the past few days:

Jeremy Monga

The Leicester wonderkid is tipped to leave the club this summer. The teen sensation, known for his blistering pace, elite dribbling ability, and versatility across the front line, had top Premier League clubs calling. However, it is Arsenal who have won the race. Personal terms have been agreed, as per an Arsenal insider, and all that remains is a club-to-club agreement for the 16-year-old.

Mateus Fernandes

Arsenal are among the top clubs linked with the Portuguese midfielder who made such a big impression at West Ham United last season. The race remains wide open, with The Athletic suggesting that whoever is willing to splash £80 million stands in the best position to land him. Fernandes' rare blend of elite technical control, positional versatility, and gritty defensive work rate is precisely what Arsenal want to inject into their engine room.

Sandro Tonali

On Thursday, Fabrizio Romano spoke about Arsenal's interest in Sandro Tonali persists, though Manchester City could yet emerge as competition. Should City fail in their pursuit of Elliot Anderson, they are expected to turn their attention to Tonali.

Rafael Leao and Morgan Rogers 

There have also been reports that Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Rafael Leao. The Portuguese winger is set to leave AC Milan in search of a fresh start, and Arsenal could provide exactly that if the Gunners take up the option.

That said, the most exciting transfer news of the week comes again from Romano, who claims Arsenal have made direct contact in their bid to sign Morgan Rogers. Arsenal are keen on securing a deadly winger, and Rogers, who has proven himself time and again at Villa Park, is as dangerous as they come. 

Though no concrete club-to-club talks have taken place, the Englishman is widely expected to change clubs this summer, and Arsenal's proactive approach could prove handy in winning the race.