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.
Friday morning's headlines:
Barcelona 'end interest in Manchester United centre-back Victor Lindelof'
Barcelona will reportedly stick with the four centre-backs they have in their current squad, ending their pursuit of Victor Lindelof and ruling out a Samuel Umtiti exit. Read more.
Arsenal set to confirm arrival of Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba?
Arsenal are reportedly close to confirming the signing of Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba. Read more.
Wilfried Zaha 'tells Crystal Palace he wants to leave amid Arsenal talk'
Wilfried Zaha tells Crystal Palace that he wants to leave the club this summer amid interest from Arsenal, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United want Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to replace Romelu Lukaku?
Manchester United are reportedly chasing Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a potential replacement for Romelu Lukaku. Read more.
Liverpool, Arsenal make official Nicolas Pepe bids?
Arsenal and Liverpool reportedly both lodge official bids for Lille's Ivorian star Nicolas Pepe, who is also of interest to Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid and Napoli. Read more.
Laurent Koscielny set for showdown talks with Arsenal?
Laurent Koscielny is reportedly set for showdown talks with Arsenal after the captain opted against travelling with the squad for the club's pre-season tour. Read more.