Arsenal transfer deadline day predictions – Sterling offer, Coman hope, four players can leave

Arsenal could be very active on transfer deadline day as Mikel Arteta eyes further incomings. The summer transfer window closes at 11pm tonight, with plenty of business still to be done.

The Gunners have so far sealed three permanent deals following the confirmation of David Raya’s move, followed by the new additions of Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino.

Players have also left the Emirates Stadium, making it an evolution rather than an overhaul in north London this summer. But there could yet be more incomings and outgoings on transfer deadline day.

Arsenal could be in the market for another attacker, and there could be moves in the goalkeeper department with interest in Aaron Ramsdale meaning a replacement may need to be sought.

Arsenal have had a pretty successful summer transfer window, in my opinion. David Raya, Ricardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino are all great additions but what would make it a perfect window is if a forward can be brought in.

With Eddie Nketiah off to Crystal Palace and Gabriel Jesus’ worrying injury record, Kai Havertz is currently the only fit senior striker, although Leandro Trossard can do a job if required. That’s fair from ideal, however, so I’m backing Edu to sign an out and out No.9 before the 11pm deadline. Viktor Gyokeres would be my pick and a signing such as this could fire the Gunners to Premier League glory.

Recent reports have linked the Gunners with Raheem Sterling and Kingsley Coman. The Chelsea winger should be avoided at all costs while I quite like Coman, but do they really need him?

Regarding outgoings it will be best for everybody if a buyer is found for Kieran Tierney, although this could prove to be difficult given he is currently out injured. I predict he will stay at the club and instead move on in January or earlier if the club and the left-back agree to mutually terminate his contract.

I also wouldn’t rule out a permanent exit for Reiss Nelson. Leicester City were interested in the winger earlier in the window and a move to another Premier League side could suit everybody.