Following Arsenal’s Champions League elimination, Mikel Arteta will receive a hefty financial boost to assist improve his strike force.
The Gunners are still in the running for the championship under manager Arteta, who has managed a significant turn around in the team’s fortunes. Their Champions League quarterfinal exit was their first in 14 years. Due to the narrow margin of defeat in the two-leg match against Bayern Munich, Arsenal has made acquiring a new striker and winger their top goals for this summer’s transfer window.
Arsenal has long-standing admiration for Alexander Isak, but Newcastle is unlikely to sell. Arsenal has been pursuing Sporting Lisbon center forward Viktor Gyokeres and RB Leipzig attacker Benjamin Sesko. Their first choice for a wide player is Pedro Neto of Wolves, although they have also scouted Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao.
As part of their rebuild, Arsenal also wants Martin Zubimendi, a midfielder for Real Sociedad, and a new partner for Declan Rice. Although Kai Havertz’s form this season suggests they should try to sign a younger player to develop instead of going after Brentford’s Ivan Toney, as interest in him has cooled, the forward line will still be considered as their top priority.
Due to their excessive dependence on Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, both of them have struggled with injuries and appear worn out. Arsenal will have more money to spend this summer since they kept their powder dry in January in order to comply with Premier League spending regulations, and the addition of another elite winger would increase competition.
That essentially starts over this summer, but Arsenal will also likely have to make some exits and restructure their squad. Eddie Nketiah is expected to draw bids, and Crystal Palace is one of the teams interested in the striker who is valued at over £30 million.
While it’s unclear if they would allow Reiss Nelson or Leandro Trossard leave if they retooled their wide options, Aaron Ramsdale and Emile Smith Rowe may potentially depart. With Arteta’s current contract set to expire in 2025, Arsenal is expected to intensify their efforts to secure a long-term agreement from him, as they remain steadfastly dedicated to him.
They have suspended that while they are in the midst of a demanding season, but the fact that they intend to make another significant investment this summer demonstrates their confidence in their manager, who is among the top young football coaches in the world.