'We NEED these players': Riccardo Calafiori urges Arsenal to splash the cash ahead of Premier League title defence - with Bruno Guimaraes nearing £75m move and Gunners in the hunt for Vinicius Junior

Arsenal are set to finalise a protracted £75million transfer for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes this week, concluding a lengthy summer saga. Simultaneously, Riccardo Calafiori has urged the Gunners to invest in specific types of players as they prepare for their Premier League title defence. In addition to the pursuit of Guimaraes, the club is reportedly in the hunt for Vinicius Junior to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming competitive campaign in the English top flight.