Arsenal have already made a number of signings this summer, bringing in Pablo Mari, Cedric Soares, Willian, Gabriel Magalhaes and Runar Alex Runarsson, as well as re-signing Dani Ceballos on loan, but manager Mikel Arteta is after more.
Atletico Madrid defensive midfielder Thomas Partey and Lyon star Houssem Aouar are being eyed by the Gunners but, if they miss out on one or both of them, the Athletic's transfer guru David Ornstein is reporting that they will turn their attention to back-up options.
Speaking on the latest edition of Ask Ornstein, he said: "Aouar and Partey are Arsenal's top two central midfield targets for this window.
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