Arteta is looking to bolster his Arsenal team during the summer transfer window, and the club has been connected with many top-tier attackers lately.
Aubameyang's departure from Arsenal in January came with no successor in place, while Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacázette are both in the last four months of their contracts. Darwin Nunez, a 19-year-old Benfica midfielder, has been mentioned often in recent months as a possible transfer target for the Emirates Stadium.
A possible summer transfer to North London for the Uruguayan international is being monitored, according to london. Edu, the club's technical director, has been in touch with the player's representation and has put the 22-year-old on the club's summer wishlist. This season, he has scored 26 goals in all competitions and is expected to cost £67million in the summer, according to Record.
Gunners are also said to be interested in Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford, who is valued at £76.5 million by Transfermarkt. Because of Rashford's recent struggles for consistency, The Mirror reports that Arteta is open to giving the England international a transfer away from Old Trafford.
Football.london take a look at how the Gunners would line up with both Rashford and Nunez if they decide to invest the dough this summer. In recent weeks, Arteta has shifted from his preferred 4-2-3-1 system to a 4-3-3 one.
Thomas Partey's role as a lone No. 6 behind Martin Odegaard and Granit Xhaka has been a success for the Spaniard, allowing his team to take greater control in the center of the field. Both Bukayo Saka and Rashford would be able to attack freely with this setup.
United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has moved him to the right flank, where he has struggled to use his natural right foot to cut in. His position at Manchester United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was similar to that at the Emirates Stadium, where he would likely be used on the left side.
With such a unique combination of physical strength and technical brilliance, Nunez is well suited to handle the ball in key areas. When it comes to goals, former Almeria striker Odegaard and Saka would assist create the stage for him to contribute.
