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Report: Sanllehi has priority target for Arsenal, what he hopes will happen

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Raul Sanllehi is still hoping to strengthen Arsenal’s squad this summer, according to Football London.

The Gunners are working on a limited budget, and there are also doubts over the futures of some key players.

David Luiz, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Bukayo Saka all are running out of contract, and Arsenal are yet to agree new terms with any of the trio. 

Sanllehi is reportedly still aiming to give Mikel Arteta an improved side to work with next season though.

The transfer guru has apparently made Thomas Partey his ‘prime target’, as Arsenal want more power added to their midfield.

Thomas Teye Partey of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring their third goal during the La Liga match between Club Atletico Madrid and UD Las Palmas at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on… (Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Partey could give Arsenal’s defence far more protection next year, and offer them stability alongside Granit Xhaka in the centre of the pitch.

Sanllehi’s hopes for the transfer window would be boosted if Arsenal can make it into the Champions League spots, as that should give him a bigger budget to work with.