Arsenal's dream final month of the transfer window is in jeopardy as they struggle to secure top signings, with Mikel Arteta's ambitions for the season hanging in the balance. The Gunners' cautious start to the window has already come at a cost, with Jeremy Monga and Morgan Rogers both moving to rival Premier League clubs in a damning turn of events. To put it into context, the Gunners completed six signings during July alone last summer - yet only two new arrivals have been announced so far this time around. The quality of those deals has not been hugely impressive, either. Piero Hincapie's loan was made permanent, Illan Meslier arrived on a free transfer as a third-choice goalkeeper option, and Greek winger Christos Tzolis - largely unproven at this level - was signed from Club Brugge for £34m. That said, Berta and Arteta are understood to be pushing hard behind the scenes on a number of fronts, and there are signs that progress is being made. Now, Mirror Football takes a look at the deals Arsenal need to get over the line before the window closes to put themselves in the best possible position to challenge for honours this season. The Gunners are currently engaged in third-party negotiations with Newcastle over a deal for their primary summer target Bruno Guimaraes. Arsenal have been informed they must produce a transfer fee in the region of £80m for the Magpies captain, or the deal will collapse. Despite reports suggesting the Gunners had submitted a £70m bid, there have been no direct club-to-club negotiations between the two sides as it stands. Intermediaries - namely super agent Kia Joorabchian - have reportedly been heavily involved in the potential deal. The two clubs are yet to reach an agreement over the 28-year-old, however. £80m in today's market for a Premier League-proven talent of Guimaraes' quality is far from an outrageous figure. Arsenal should pay whatever is necessary, and swiftly, to reinforce their midfield before the campaign kicks off, particularly given Declan Rice's recent injury concerns. There are very few players in today's market who truly fire the imagination of fans. Julian Alvarez and Vinicius Junior are among those rare footballers who seem to carry a certain world-class aura in the modern game. Atletico Madrid's Alvarez has been a long-standing target for Arsenal, with Arteta widely understood to be an admirer. The Argentine's preference is plainly to join Barcelona this summer, yet Atletico's firm stance against allowing him to move to a La Liga rival hands the Gunners a glimmer of hope. With League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in Premier League, 85 pts, 26W-7D-5L from 38 games, recent form WWWWW, the Gunners are in a strong position to challenge for honours this season. Goals this season: 71 scored, 27 conceded (+44 goal difference). Lead at the top: 7 points clear of Manchester City. Last result: Crystal Palace 1-2 Arsenal (2026-05-24). Recent form (last 5): 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first); on a 5-game winning run. Next fixture: vs Coventry (at home, 2026-08-21).