"Arsenal have identified their top transfer target for the summer

London Arsenal have identified their main transfer target for the summer off-season, the Daily Mail reports.

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According to the source, Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta insists on the transfer of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount. "Arsenal hopes to take advantage of the fact that Mount has only one year left on his contract. If Chelsea fails to agree on a new deal with Mason, the player is likely to leave the team.

Earlier it was reported that Arsenal was aiming to sign Declan Rice from West Ham, but the Gunners' bosses decided that they could use the money more efficiently.