'We can attract any player!' - Mikel Arteta bullish about Arsenal's transfer plans this summer as he believes targets will 'want to be part of these nights' after thumping Champions League win over Real Madrid

Arsenal have been linked with the likes of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, and Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, and following his side's Champions League victories over Madrid, Arteta says prospective signings will "want to be part of these nights".

"Maybe that is another factor but I think we are very lucky because we are a football club that every time we have spoken to players, they want to be part of it [our club]," he said on Friday. "That is probably something that can generate more enthusiasm or belief, and the fact that I want to be part of these nights now because the club is in a good place. Overall, we are ready, we are strong and we can attract any player."

Arsenal are into the semi-finals of the Champions League but are set to fall short in their bid to win their first Premier League title since 2004. The Gunners may be a couple of top-class signings away from being a dominant force in the game and if they win the Champions League for the first time, they may be able to attract a higher calibre of player than ever before.

Before they take on Paris Saint-Germain in the last four of the Champions League, Arsenal are away to lowly Ipswich Town in the league on Sunday.