Arsenal are preparing a £52million double swoop for for Granit Xhaka and Adrien Rabiot, according to reports.
The Daily Star claim Arsene Wenger is ready to splurge £37million on Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Xhaka and £20million PSG man Rabiot.
Wenger has reportedly stepped up his interest in the duo after learning of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's desire to stay at Borussia Dortmund.
The Gunners were expected to bid in excess of £40million for the Gabonese striker but could instead use those funds to bid for Xhaka, 23, and Rabiot, 20, instead.
Elneny could be confirmed today
Mohamed Elneny 's transfer to Arsenal could be confirmed today, Arsene Wenger has revealed.
The Gunners boss, speaking after his side's FA Cup win over Sunderland, said he expected the deal to be completed within 24-48 hours.
“We hope to announce a player in the next 24 to 48 hours," Wenger said.
“I don’t need to tell you the name. After that we will see [about other deals]."
Egypt international Elneny is expected to arrive from FC Basel for a fee of £7.4million.
Wenger hails youngsters
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed the performances of three of his young players in the Gunners' win over Sunderland, writes MirrorFootball's Liam Corless.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Alex Iwobi and Hector Bellerin all started for Wenger's side in the FA Cup third-round tie at the Emirates.
And the Frenchman talked up his young charges after the impressive win.
"Bellerin became stronger and stronger," Wenger said. "Sometimes I felt in the last 20 minutes, every time he went forward he created a chance on goal.
"Alex Iwobi was one of the guys who was very good in the first half, he tired a little bit in the second half."
Oxlade-Chamberlain has struggled for confidence and consistency this season but he delivered a bright performance in the Gunners' midfield.
"He came on stronger as the game went on and in the second half he was strong," Wenger said.
Wenger praises mentally focused side
Five changes, three goals and a place in the FA Cup Fourth Round. Things are ticking over nicely these days at Arsenal .
They moved through the gears to ease past sorry Sunderland and it will once again take a very good side - or a massive shock - to loosen the Gunners’ grip on the trophy they retained last May, writes MirrorFootball's Darren Lewis.
It is also quite something that the club’s fans continue calling for more signings - and that Wenger continues to target more players - when he has so many options at his disposal.
In pictures - Arsenal 3-1 Sunderland:
How injury-hit Jurgen Klopp would have loved to be able to slot in a Gabriel at centre-half, a Kieran Gibbs at left-back, a Joel Campbell on the right and the highly-promising Alex Iwobi in attack when Liverpool played Exeter on Friday night.
Arsenal will find that a far more experienced, albeit patched-up, side awaits them when they travel to Anfield on Wednesday night.
With the Gunners defeated just once in their last ten games in all competitions, however - winning eight and drawing the other - there is a momentum building in N5.
“Once you’re on a roll, you can rotate if you have no injuries,” said Wenger. “Everybody is mentally focused to pull in the same direction."
Wenger believes Liverpool crocks will recover to play Gunners
Arsene Wenger is convinced he will be the miracle cure that ensures Liverpool field a strong team against Arsenal on Wednesday, writes MirrorFootball's Darren Lewis.
Goals from Joel Campbell, Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud helped the Gunners to see off Sunderland and ease into the FA Cup Fourth Round.
Wenger is expecting Jurgen Klopp’s injury-ravaged Reds, however, to find the strength to provide a far tougher test on Wednesday night.
“Don’t worry!” said the Arsenal boss. “Arsene is a very good doctor! They always heal when they play against us!”
Asked whether he was surprised at Liverpool’s severely under-strength team, held at Exeter in their third round tie on Friday night, Wenger added: “No.
“They had many injures and I think they didn’t want more injuries before an important week.
“The team who played last night is not the team who will play against us.”
Ozil enhances legendary status
Many Arsenal fans would gladly sacrifice limbs or loved ones if it meant they got to meet Mesut Ozil, writes Row Zed's Richard Innes.
The German playmaker is one of the main reasons Arsenal are now many people's favourites for this season's Premier League title. His ridiculous assist numbers, his effortlessly graceful style of play, his fantastic use of social media… there are a whole host of reasons Gooners everywhere are desperate to simply breathe the same air as their new hero.
Well, now we know what it takes. You simply need to dedicate the most important speech you'll ever make to the Premier League Assist King.
That's what this one Arsenal fan did - risk the fury of his new bride in order to pay tribute to his hero:
And here's the big, breaking news… Ozil has now seen the video. AND HE HAS REPLIED!
So, it seems our cheeky groom will be rewarded for his wedding day stunt with the chance to meet his idol AND a free invite to The Emirates.