Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has promised supporters a "big" summer in the transfer market and the Gunners are working on a number of deals, with speculation linking Real Madrid star Rodrygo to the Emirates
09:34, 27 Jun 2025
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JUNE 18: Rodrygo of Real Madrid during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Real Madrid CF and Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium on June 18, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)
Rodrygo has been linked with a move to Arsenal(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)
Mikel Arteta promised Arsenal fans a "big" summer at the Emirates, as the Gunners plot their assault on the Premier League title for the coming season.
Back in March, Arteta said: "It's going to be a big one and we are very excited about it," referencing the significance of the upcoming transfer window. "The way we planned the five first summers, they were going to be very big and they were going to have different objectives because the turnaround of players and the objective of those windows was going to be different.
"But now when you are going to go again, we want to increase the depth of the squad but as well we want to increase the quality and the skills that we need to go to the next step."
Bolstering the squad by adding depth in every area is already taking shape, with a deal for Brentford's Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea set to be completed, though a new striker remains a priority. Here, Daily Star Sport look at all the latest Arsenal transfer news.
Myles Lewis-Skelly new deal
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 26: Myles Lewis-Skelly signs a new long term contract for Arsenal FC at Emirates Stadium on June 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Myles Lewis-Skelly signed a new Arsenal contract(Image: Stuart MacFarlane, Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Aside from the incomings, Arsenal have tied down the future of Myles Lewis-Skelly, who signed a new long-term contract amid interest from Real Madrid.
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"I'm so proud and happy," the 18-year-old said, "I know those words are simple, but I think they sum up how I feel signing for this club. I'm a fan and it's like a dream come true. I've embodied the values of Hale End and come through.
"I've still got a lot of years ahead of me, so if I can keep staying humble and being a good person, that's the most important thing to me. I know I've taken a lot of experience from the games about the positive moments, the mistakes that I've made. I'm definitely more ready now for the next season."
Rodrygo verdict
Rodrygo Goes right winger of Real Madrid and Brazil during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Arsenal FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Speculation continues over Rodrygo's future(Image: Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Former Arsenal defender William Gallas has shared his take on the club's summer transfer strategy, urging the Gunners to back Gabriel Martinelli instead of pursuing a deal for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo.
"Rodrygo might want to leave Real Madrid, but that doesn't mean he will want to play for Arsenal," Gallas insisted during his chat with Prime Casino. "I think it's important that Arsenal stick with Gabriel Martinelli because we have seen the level he can perform at.
"Things are difficult for Rodrygo at the moment but Arsenal might be better off sticking with what they have."
Norgaard transfer close
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 01: Christian Norgaard of Brentford celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Brentford FC at City Ground on May 01, 2025 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Christian Norgaard is set to join Arsenal(Image: Shaun Botterill, Getty Images)
Brentford captain Christian Norgaard is reportedly set to join the Gunners after receiving permission to have a medical.
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After an initial bid for Norgaard was rejected, Arsenal have sealed the deal with Brentford amid expectations of Thomas Partey following Jorginho out of the Emirates exit door.
Arsenal are also ready to welcome Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, having agreed upon a £51m transfer fee for the Spanish ace.