Arsenal news: Viktor Gyokeres swap transfer plan as Julian Alvarez signing becomes priority

Arsenal are finally stepping up their transfer activity following a slow start to the summer window. The Gunners clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years last season, but manager Mikel Arteta is still desperate to strengthen his squad. Their first signing of the summer was Piero Hincapie, who completed his permanent £34.5million transfer from Bayer Leverkusen . However, the defender was always expected to join after spending last term on loan at the Emirates Stadium. Sporting director Andrea Berta has since been juggling plates by looking to agree personal terms with various targets, before making a decision on who to actually sign. Names such as Christos Tzolis, Bruno Guimaraes and Andria Bartishvili have repeatedly come up as potential acquisitions. For now, Arsenal ’s only new addition has been former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier, who joined on a free transfer last week.