The buildup to the summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Arsenal eye possible reinforcements.

The Gunners spent more than many expected during the summer - most notably their club-record purchase of Nicolas Pepe - but were more reserved in January as they focused on bolstering their defensive options.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest news on possible comings and goings at the Emirates Stadium.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Tottenham Hotspur make £16m bid for Gerson?
Tottenham Hotspur have a £16m bid for Flamengo midfielder Gerson rejected by the Brazilian outfit, according to a report. Read more.

Arsenal 'priced out of £30m Max Aarons move'
Arsenal are reportedly priced out of a move for £30m-rated Norwich City defender Max Aarons, who is also attracting the interest of Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.

Lille striker Victor Osimhen denies Napoli agreement
Lille striker Victor Osimhen dismisses suggestions that he has agreed to sign for Napoli during the next transfer window. Read more.

West Ham United lining up £22m Sardar Azmoun bid?
West Ham United are reportedly prepared to meet the asking price of Zenit St Petersburg forward Sardar Azmoun during the next transfer window. Read more.

Ray Parlour urges Arsenal to cash in on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour urges the club to cash in on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if the forward cannot agree a new deal in the coming months. Read more.

From Klinsmann to Ozil: The greatest Germans to have graced English football
Timo Werner will follow a well-trodden path to the Premier League. Read more.