Coming off a campaign that saw them finish 2nd in the Premier League, Arsenal has made it known that they are searching for another striker as well as a centre-back.

The Gunners also are looking to strengthen their midfield after the likes of Mikel Arteta, Mathieu Flamini and Tomas Rosicky were released this summer.

Arsenal have already made one acquisition in that department, signing Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka for a fee of around £30m.

But Wenger arguably needs one or two more midfielders to help boost his title challenge this term.

So here are FIVE midfield suggestions Wenger should target...

N’Golo Kanté

A stout midfielder that was a crucial component to Leicester’s title run, Kanté has a number of suitors lining up for his services.

However, whether he leaves the Foxes is uncertain. The Frenchman has been contacted by a number of elite clubs and Arsenal would be smart to get into the fold.

The combative midfielder really emerged this year as a 25-year-old, with 37 appearances in the Premier League. He had one goal and added four assists.

Mateo Kovačić

Displeased with his lack of playing time with Real Madrid, it’s believed that Kovačić is seeking a move away from the Champions League winners after just one year with the club.

The tension heightened when the Croatian midfielder wasn’t even selected in the squad for their victory over their Madrid counterparts in the Champions League final.

Kovačić has been linked to a return to the Italy, although Liverpool have also displayed interest. If Wenger thinks he can help return the 22-year-old to form, he could be a worthwhile investment.

Mario Götze

Mario Götze saw his playing time decrease last season, and his value dipped as a result. After being told that playing time might be limited again this year, Götze may pursue a move away.

The German international appeared in just 14 matches with Bayern last season, with three goals and four assists.

He has been linked to Liverpool as Jürgen Klopp has shown interest in the playmaking midfielder.

Aleksandr Golovin

Golovin is being held in high regard by a number of European clubs this summer.

The Russian playmaker scored just one goal in 17 appearances in the Premier Liga with CSKA Moscow, although he didn’t receive much playing time.

Tabbed as a player he looks up to, Mesut Özil could be an added incentive to make the move to the Gunners. Many Russian players are very loyal to the homeland and the Super Liga, making it a challenge to pry the “Russian Ronaldo” away from CSKA Moscow.

João Mário

Mário, perhaps over shadowed by fellow countryman and midfielder Renato Sanches and his transfer to Bayern Munich, is also looking to leave Portugal this summer.

The right wing contributed six goals and 11 assists in 33 appearances with Sporting CP last season, while also adding a goal in the Europa League.

Portugal has only played one match so far, drawing 1-1 with Iceland. Mário started the game and lasted on the pitch until the 76th minute.

Mário, 23, has been linked to Arsenal and a series of Premier League clubs. The Porto native has a market value of £15m.