Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger remains determined to a sign a striker this summer with talks for Alexandre Lacazette and Alvaro Morata ongoing.
Wenger was said to be disappointed when Jamie Vardy rejected the opportunity to join the Gunners after his £20m release clause was activated, but has since turned his attentions to Lyon striker Lacazette and Real Madrid man Morata.
Olivier Giroud, who held talks with Wenger over his future before the start of Euro 2016, will go into next season as the club's first choice striker, and the Frenchman's main aim during the summer transfer window is to find a player who can compete with the 29-year-old upfront.
Italy star Morata rejoined Real Madrid from Juventus a month ago and is expected to be sold on for profit during the next few weeks. Chelsea remain the frontrunners for his signature but Arsenal are watching the situation closely after Los Blancos put a 50 million euro transfer fee on his head.
Meanwhile, Wolfsburg fullback Ricardo Rodriguez has been looked at as a potential defensive acquisition following a solid campaign for Switzerland at the Euros. Wenger is keen on bolstering his defensive line with the ageing Nacho Monreal and Per Mertesacker now in their thirties.
The bulk of Arsenal's first team squad returned to training earlier this week ahead of the new Premier League season. Wenger's side face pre-season trips to the USA, Sweden and Norway before the league opener against Liverpool on August 13.
- Goal