Arsenal are gearing up for another transformative summer in the transfer market as they look to build on their first Premier League title in 22 years and push for further European glory.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Gunners have already begun serious planning for the upcoming window, with at least three major signings expected — and potentially more depending on outgoing activity. The Italian journalist revealed that a top winger remains the priority, while reinforcements in midfield and at right-back are “almost guaranteed,” with the striker situation to be addressed subsequently.
This ambitious approach comes after Arsenal invested approximately £267 million last summer to sign eight new players. The arrivals of Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyokeres, Piero Hincapie, and Eberechi Eze proved pivotal as Mikel Arteta’s side finally ended their long title drought before reaching the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years, only to fall to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.
Rogers Pursuit Accelerates
Among the headline targets is Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, with Arsenal accelerating their interest after both sporting director Andrea Berta and manager Mikel Arteta personally approved the move. The 23-year-old, who primarily operates as a No 10, is viewed by elite clubs as capable of developing into a world-class left winger.
Villa, who received £100 million for Jack Grealish in 2021, are expected to demand an even higher fee for their starlet. Arsenal will face stiff competition from Manchester City and Chelsea for his signature.
The Gunners have been actively exploring several high-profile left-wing options to provide competition or replace Gabriel Martinelli. While they missed out on Anthony Gordon, who joined Barcelona, names such as Bradley Barcola, Nico Williams, and Rafael Leao remain on their radar.
Midfield and Defensive Targets
In central midfield, Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali has emerged as Arsenal’s primary target. The club also hold an interest in West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, although the Portuguese youngster is understood to be more likely to move to Manchester United.
At right-back, Arsenal have greenlit the potential sale of Ben White. They are already eyeing replacements, with Tino Livramento and Ivan Fresneda among the players under consideration.
Striker Hunt and Squad Reshaping
The club are also scouring the market for an elite centre-forward to challenge Viktor Gyokeres and Kai Havertz. Julian Alvarez is understood to be Arsenal’s dream target, though the Argentine’s camp is pushing strongly for a move to Barcelona.
Arsenal are facing a significant decision after Bayern Munich and PSG registered interest in one of their 24-year-old stars, adding another layer of complexity to their squad planning.
Several senior players, including Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Ben White, and Christian Norgaard, could be moved on to help fund the incoming business. Romano’s update suggests that the scale of Arsenal’s activity could increase significantly depending on how many exits materialise.
With a substantial ‘war chest’ reportedly made available to Arteta, the club are determined to strengthen key areas following their domestic success and heartbreaking European final defeat.
The coming weeks are set to be pivotal as Arsenal aim to turn their ambitious plans into concrete deals and take the next step in their evolution under Arteta, who has reaffirmed his long-term commitment to the project.