Arsenal ultimately suffered a disappointing first campaign under Unai Emery in 2018-19, missing out on a top-four finish in the Premier League and then seeing their final chance of Champions League qualification ended by defeat in the Europa League final.

The Gunners are eager to bolster their squad this summer in an attempt to return to the top table of European football, but Emery is understood to have been given a transfer budget of just £45m to work with.

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

Saturday morning's headlines:

Manchester United 'play down Mario Lemina interest'
Manchester United have reportedly downplayed their interest in Mario Lemina and believe the speculation is a ploy to whip up an auction for the Southampton midfielder. Read more.

Report: Bordeaux confident of Laurent Koscielny deal
A report claims that Bordeaux expect Laurent Koscielny to join them from Arsenal before the transfer window closes. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur to hijack Arsenal's William Saliba deal?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly attempting to edge out North London rivals Arsenal in the race to sign Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba. Read more.

Shkodran Mustafi 'determined to stay at Arsenal'
Defender Shkodran Mustafi is reportedly determined to remain at Arsenal, despite the club's willingness to offload the Germany international. Read more.

Arsenal to demand £8.8m for Laurent Koscielny?
Arsenal are reportedly prepared to demand £8.8m for defender Laurent Koscielny, who is keen to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer. Read more.