Arsenal chiefs are now targeting an "all-round" forward, who arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur bid for last summer.
Andrea Berta's transfer plans for Arsenal this summer
The Gunners' new sporting director, Andrea Berta, looks set to be a very busy man when the transfer window reopens for business.
Manager Mikel Arteta has already admitted that the club are set for a "big" summer after Berta's arrival, and the Spaniard is "excited" by what could be in store.
"It's going to be a big one, and we are very excited about it," said Arteta on Arsenal's transfer plans ahead of next season.
"When you are going to go again, we want to increase the depth of the squad and the quality and the skills that we need to go to the next step. Every summer is big because it is an opportunity and especially because of the number of players we have in the squad right now, that is necessary.
"But it's a big summer for many things, because first of all, we have to maintain the good foundations that we have and then, obviously, how can we improve and evolve the team."
Arsenal are believed to be in the market for a second-choice keeper, full-back, midfielder, left-winger, right-winger and striker (GiveMeSport), with a host of players looking set to depart N5.
Neto will return to Bournemouth after his straight loan expires, while Kieran Tierney is off to Celtic after agreeing a pre-contract with his former club in the winter window.
Arsenal are expected to sell Oleksandr Zinchenko as well, and veteran midfielder Jorginho will be free to find a new club after his contract expires on June 30th - emphasising the need for new arrivals in key areas.
Thomas Partey and Arsenal are in negotiations over a contract extension right now, but a new midfielder remains high on Berta's agenda, amid reports a deal for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi is close.
Arsenal are internally behaving like they've already signed Zubimendi, according to David Ornstein. Meanwhile, as Arteta's side also reportedly chase new wide options, Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey is emerging as an option.
Arsenal targeting Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey
As per journalist Graeme Bailey, writing in a piece for The Boot Room, Arsenal are targeting Ramsey as a potential option, and a Villa Park exit for the 23-year-old isn't entirely ruled out.
Ramsey has been a firm regular under Unai Emery this term, making 43 appearances in all competitions, where he's predominantly featured on the left-wing. The Englishman could be a solid alternative to Gabriel Martinelli on that side, but Arsenal are not the only north London club to conjure up ideas about signing Ramsey.
According to The Times, Tottenham made a part-exchange bid for Ramsey, offering Villa £20 million plus Giovani Lo Celso, but this offer was rejected out of hand.