Arsenal are set to enter the market this summer, with a fine balancing act on the table between signing quality and allowing others to leave.
As it stands, the Gunners are preparing for two arrivals already in the coming weeks, with Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga both expected to sign.
Beyond them, a striker is wanted, alongside a winger and any other potential options who can improve this Arsenal side.
Balancing that with potential outgoings could be a challenge for Andrea Berta, but not if he can secure some clever deals.
Some of those could involve swap deals for stars going one way, with some going the other.
So with that said, here’s a look at three potential swap deals for Arsenal to consider.
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mohammed Kudus swap deal option
Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko faces an uncertain future after a difficult 2024/25 campaign at the club.
First injuries, then competition kept him out of the team as Mikel Arteta favoured different left-back options.
With just one year remaining on Zinchenko’s contract, there could be an opportunity to move him on this summer.
West Ham are showing interest in Zinchenko, which could open the door towards a possible swap deal.
Arsenal transfer target Mohammed Kudus plays for the Hammers, who are claimed to be looking at a potential sale this summer.
A swap deal could work for all parties involved, as the Gunners move on a high-earner who has slipped down the pecking order for a star in the frontline.
For West Ham, they land one of their targets while raising some much-needed funds.
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Oleksandr Zinchenko and Rafael Leao swap deal chance
Another team showing interest in Zinchenko are AC Milan.
The Italian team are looking at a potential deal for the Ukrainian international, following a disappointing Serie A campaign.
Some changes are expected for Milan in the weeks ahead, not least when it comes to some of their superstar players.
One of which is Rafael Leao, who has struggled over the past season or so, despite having plenty of quality.
With Arsenal on the hunt for another winger, the Portuguese star could be one who is involved in a potential swap deal.
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Fabio Vieira and Samu Aghehowa Porto swap deal
Fabio Vieira is likely to leave Arsenal this summer as one of several changes in the squad.
A return to Porto may be unlikely, due to their finances, but it could still work as a potential swap deal with some money thrown in.
Samu Aghehowa is a striker attracting plenty of attention from the top.
After making the switch from Atletico Madrid to Porto, the forward has scored plenty of goals, and at 21 years old, he still has plenty of potential to grow further.
It’s unclear just how well he would take to the Premier League, but he is a talent for the future.
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