Arsenal are working hard in the transfer market this summer as they prepare for the new season under manager Mikel Arteta. The club wants to strengthen the squad to challenge for trophies and keep up with rivals like Manchester City and Liverpool. Here’s an update on what’s going on so far.
Players Signed
- Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Arsenal have signed Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea for around £5 million.
- Kepa, 30, will mainly serve as a backup for David Raya.
- He joined on July 1 and signed a three-year contract.
Players Who Left
- Nuno Tavares has joined Lazio in Italy. Arsenal didn’t reveal the transfer fee but kept a sell-on clause in case Lazio sold him in the future.The Portuguese left-back hopes to get more regular playing time and develop his game in Serie A.
- Marquinhos has left Arsenal and moved back to Brazil, joining Cruzeiro for around £2.5 million. The young winger struggled to get regular game time in England and spent several spells out on loan. He hopes returning home will help him rebuild his confidence and play more first-team football.
- This summer, Italian midfielder Jorginho exited Arsenal when his contract came to an end. He played an important role in midfield since joining from Chelsea in 2023 but wanted more regular playing time. He joined Flamengo this year.
Players Arsenal Want to Sign
- Viktor Gyökeres (Striker, Sporting Lisbon)
- There are strong rumours connecting Arsenal with Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres.
- He scored 39 goals last season in Portugal and is considered a powerful forward.
- Arsenal are said to have put forward an offer worth €60 million, plus €10 million in add-ons.
- Sporting CP want closer to €75-80 million, so talks continue.
- Benjamin Sesko (Forward, RB Leipzig)
- Arsenal were looking at Sesko as a possible player to buy earlier this summer.
- The 22-year-old striker from Slovenia is regarded as a major talent.
- However, Arsenal are now focusing more on Gyökeres instead.
- Eberechi Eze (Midfielder, Crystal Palace)
- Arsenal are most likely to sign English midfielder Eberechi Eze.
- Palace could ask for around £60 million.
- Eze would add creativity and skill in midfield.
- Rodrygo (Winger, Real Madrid)
- Arsenal are still looking at Rodrygo from Brazil as a player they might buy.
- Real Madrid might consider selling him, but Arsenal would need to sell one of their current wingers first.
- Noni Madueke (Winger, Chelsea)
- Arsenal have also been linked with Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.
- Reports say they’ve even opened talks and made an offer.
- Madueke would bring speed and skill to the wing.
- Christian Nørgaard & Martin Zubimendi (Midfielders)
- Arsenal are looking at both Nørgaard (Brentford) and Zubimendi (Real Sociedad).
- They want to strengthen midfield alongside any attacking signings.
Why Arsenal Want New Players
Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to keep improving. Last season, Arsenal finished second in the Premier League, ahead of Manchester City, and now they aim to go one step further and win the title.
- Striker needed: Arsenal want a reliable goal-scorer. Gabriel Jesus struggled with injuries, so they need someone like Gyökeres to score regularly.
- Midfield creativity: Eze would bring more flair and attacking threat. He’s known for his dribbling skills and ability to unlock tight defences, which Arsenal sometimes struggled with last season.
- Wing options: Players like Rodrygo or Madueke could make Arsenal more dangerous on the wings.They’d offer speed and directness, giving Arteta more tactical flexibility against different opponents.
- Squad depth: Signings like Kepa add experience and cover in case of injuries. Having solid backup players means Arsenal can compete strongly in multiple competitions without dropping their level.
What’s Next?
- Arsenal hope to finalize a striker signing (Gyökeres remains the priority).
- Arsenal may soon make progress in talks for Eze and potential winger targets.
- The Gunners want to complete key signings before pre-season in August.
Conclusion
Arsenal have already started their summer business with the signing of Kepa. More signings are expected as they look to build a squad strong enough to win the Premier League or go deep in the Champions League. Fans are eager to see whether Gyökeres or other big names will arrive at the Emirates Stadium in the coming weeks.
Written by Kinjal Walantra
