Arsenal are expected to splash the cash this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title
07:53, 17 Jun 2025Updated 07:57, 17 Jun 2025
Mikel Arteta is dreaming of celebrating silverware next season
Mikel Arteta is dreaming of celebrating silverware next season(Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
With just under two months until the Premier League season kicks off, title hopefuls Arsenal and their competitors are gearing up for a hectic summer.
Mikel Arteta's squad have already bid farewell to Jorginho and Kieran Tierney, with more comings and goings anticipated before the first whistle blows. The Gunners' top priority this summer is securing a new striker. With Andrea Berta at the helm as sporting director, supporters will be bracing for another big-spending summer.
Mikel Merino, David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori all signed up last season, but the spotlight this time is likely to shine on the forward line. Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are high on the wish list, with Sesko appearing to be the front-runner as Arteta seeks to sidestep the attacking woes that plagued the latter half of the 2024-25 season.
Here are the latest transfer updates from the Emirates.
Gyokeres' massive offer
LISBON, PORTUGAL - MAY 25: Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting looks on during the Portuguese Cup final match between SL Benfica and Sporting CP at Estadio Nacional do Jamor on May 25, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Pedro Loureiro/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Viktor Gyokeres is set to leave Sporting this summer(Image: Eurasia Sport Images, Getty Images)
Juventus are poised to take the lead in the chase for Viktor Gyokeres. The Sporting CP forward has been strongly linked with both Arsenal and Manchester United, but the Old Lady aren't backing down easily, reports the Mirror.
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Italian reports suggest that Juve are prepared to meet Gyokeres' £11m-per-year salary demands. They're also reportedly willing to shell out £60m for the Swedish player, although Sporting may hold out for a higher fee.
The Italian club's pursuit of the striker could depend on the future of Dusan Vlahovic. Juventus are keen to offload the Serbian forward's hefty wages, potentially paving the way for Gyokeres to step in.
Xhaka faces decision
Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka helped Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title(Image: Getty Images)
Ex-Arsenal skipper Granit Xhaka must make a choice amidst interest from AC Milan.
The Swiss international is contracted with Bayer Leverkusen until 2028, but Gazzetta dello Sport suggests Milan are ready to offer him a shot at Serie A.
The Rossoneri are seeking midfield reinforcements following the departure of Tijjani Reijnders in early June. The Dutch midfielder, one of Milan's standout players last season, transferred to Manchester City for an initial £46.6m.
Xhaka, now 32, played just under 300 matches during his seven-year stint at Arsenal, but has enjoyed greater success since his departure.
He clinched the Bundesliga title in his debut season with Leverkusen and secured a second-place finish last term, but has seen manager Xabi Alonso leave for Real Madrid.
Williams learns what he'd make at Arsenal
Nico Williams of Spain looks on
Nico Williams is wanted by clubs across Europe(Image: Sebastian Widmann - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
Nico Williams could pocket around £7.7million per season if he makes a switch to Arsenal, as reported by Sport.
The Gunners are currently in a tug-of-war with Barcelona for the Spanish international, who remains at his childhood club Athletic Bilbao for now.
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The same source suggests that Williams would favour a move to Barca if the club shows commitment towards him. However, the Catalan giants have also been eyeing Liverpool's Luis Diaz as they seek options for their left wing.
Neither Barca nor Athletic are anticipated to match Arsenal's lucrative offer, but Williams might settle for a lesser wage if it means joining the current La Liga champions.
Bayern Munich could also swoop in for Williams before the transfer window closes, as they look to replenish their squad following Leroy Sane's departure to Galatasaray.