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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Tottenham Hotspur offered Matias Vecino ahead of Arsenal?
Inter Milan offer Tottenham Hotspur the chance to sign midfielder Matias Vecino for £18m this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Juventus 'to rival Liverpool for Ousmane Dembele loan deal'
Juventus could rival Liverpool for the signature of Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Report: Arsenal learn Thomas Partey release clause
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague expects rumoured Arsenal target Thomas Partey to remain at Atletico Madrid due to the hefty release clause in his contract. Read more.

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur 'cool Ryan Fraser interest'
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur both cool their interest in Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser, according to a report. Read more.

Liverpool 'make loan offer for Ousmane Dembele'
Liverpool make a loan offer for Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele, according to a report. Read more.

How Arsenal could line up with Thomas Partey but without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Sports Mole looks at how Arsenal could line up next season with Thomas Partey but without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Read more.