Arsenal transfer rumours: Edmond Tapsoba battle with Tottenham; £15m bid launched; Elye Wahi boost | OneFootball

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he summer transfer window is almost open for Arsenal to delve into a hefty set of business after their Premier League title challenge.

Mikel Arteta has teased a “really promising plan” to make the most of the upcoming market with big names such as Declan Rice targeted along with a host of perhaps lesser-known talents.

Edmond Tapsoba

Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly set the price for the summer sale of star defender Tabsopa following their run to the Europa League semi-finals.

The Burkina Faso international has attracted interest from a wealth of clubs, including Arsenal and Tottenham.

Fabrizio Romano has claimed that both north London clubs have scouted Tapsoba of late, with a “huge” bid of around £61m required for a defender whose game drawing comparisons to England’s John Stones.

Sacha Boey

A £14.7million bid has been launched by Arsenal for Galatasaray right-back Boey, according to reports in Turkey.

With Takehiro Tomiyasu injured until later in the year, the position could become an area the Gunners look at for a bargain addition to bolster their squad - yet Boey is said to be valued at £21m.

Turkish outlet Aksam wrote earlier in the year that Arsenal were rivalling Aston Villa and Brighton for the 22-year-old Frenchman, who has recently changed agents to heighten speculation over his future.

Elye Wahi

Arsenal have been handed a boost in the chase for Montpellier striker Elye Wahi.

The French club’s president, Laurent Nicollin, has opened the door to selling the 20-year-old with Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle also said to be keen amid talk of a £50m valuation.

“Elye has a price tag,” said Nicollin. “If he finds an offer that suits him and us, he will leave. In the event of Elye's departure, our priority is to recruit a centre forward and then we will see if we need to complete the squad.”