Arsenal are hoping to complete two transfers before Thursday’s 5pm deadline
Emery is also desperate to land a new centre-half.
Football London say Arsenal are eyeing Dayot Upamecano and Daniele Rugani.
Reports this week claimed the Gunners tabled a £55m bid for RB Leipzig defender Upamecano.
As for Juventus’ Rugani, it was suggested the Gunners had agreed terms with the centre-back.
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Arsenal boss Emery has been vocal on his transfer plans, revealing he’ll only sign a new defender if they drastically improve the squad.
When asked if Arsenal will land any defenders before the transfer deadline, Emery said: “But it has not changed, our idea and our message.
“Only if we can sign a player who really, really can improve our squad, then we are going to do that. If not, then not.
“We have good competitive players to achieve or try to achieve our target this season and we are going to be looking at something if we can sign someone, but with this idea.
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“Only, and only, if we can improve.”
Arsenal kick off their Premier League season on Sunday afternoon against Newcastle.
However, record signing Pepe will not start the clash after only just returning from holiday following his African Cup of Nations exploits.