Arsenal have won the Premier League title and could add the Champions League, but the Gunners are already planning for next season
05:30, 27 May 2026
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, gestures a thumbs up during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
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Mikel Arteta may need to be busy reinforcing his Arsenal squad(Image: David Price, Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Arsenal have secured the Premier League crown and could add the Champions League on Saturday. Once that's settled, focus will inevitably shift towards the summer transfer window.
Even the finest squads require rejuvenation, with no manager wanting to stand still while rivals improve. For the Gunners, attack could be the main priority after some difficult games during the crucial closing stages of the season.
A couple of exits have already been confirmed for fringe players, with Jakub Kiwior and Karl Hein departing North London permanently following loan deals. Speculation suggests further sales may be necessary due to financial rules, potentially meaning established players could join those loanees in moving on.
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How might this affect Arsenal's attacking options, though? We've examined the possible comings and goings more closely.
Questions have persisted regarding the striker position this campaign despite lifting the trophy. Viktor Gyokeres has been inconsistent since arriving from Sporting CP last summer, while Kai Havertz's fitness has proved problematic following several injury complications, though a strong pre-season could yet convince Mikel Arteta to stick rather than twist.
If Arsenal do pursue a new frontman, Julian Alvarez's name is likely to come up again, though he won't come cheap. Atletico Madrid spent upwards of £80million to acquire the former Manchester City star in 2024 and could ask for more than the club record £105m Arsenal paid for Declan Rice in 2023.
Julian Alvarez centre-forward of Atletico de Madrid and Argentina dejected after lose the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final Second Leg match between Arsenal FC and Atletico de Madrid at Arsenal Stadium on May 5, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Arsenal could be priced out of a move for Julian Alvarez(Image: NurPhoto, NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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The focus for the Gunners may shift towards recruiting a young, ambitious striker willing to rotate and - similar to Havertz - capable of operating in a deeper role as well as spearheading the attack. Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi seems to match that profile, though he won't come on the cheap, with the Cherries reportedly demanding up to £80million - still less than the anticipated fee for Alvarez.
Bringing in a new striker could spell the end for Gabriel Jesus, despite his goal at Crystal Palace on the final day of the campaign. On the left flank, uncertainty surrounds the long-term futures of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, with a decent chance that at least one of the two departs this summer.
Given Paris Saint-Germain's apparent reluctance to consider bids for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Arsenal might explore a potential deal for his club team-mate Bradley Barcola. More realistic, perhaps, is a move for Newcastle and England star Anthony Gordon, available for approximately £75m but also attracting interest from Bayern Munich.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images For Premier League)
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Gabriel Martinelli is one of the current squad members who could be allowed to leave(Image: Michael Regan, Getty Images For Premier League)
There's little need for significant alterations on the right flank, however. Bukayo Saka demonstrated in the season's final weeks why he remains indispensable to the club, while Noni Madueke should continue to develop after his first complete campaign as cover on either wing.
Elsewhere, Arsenal may need to generate transfer funds should they wish to revive their January interest in Sandro Tonali in addition to adding attacking blood. Potential departures from the attacking ranks — with Ethan Nwaneri, Martinelli and Trossard all linked with moves away — could free up the budget for Arteta to bolster his midfield options.
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Speaking after the final match of the season, Arteta made clear his ambitions extend well beyond a solitary title. "What I said to the boys is that this shirt now represents something else," he declared.
"We are the champions and that brings a lot of confidence and a different kind of presence and energy to it. But as well another kind of responsibility as well. My job now, and everybody at the club, is going to be to live those standards now and achieve more and more because I think we are capable of winning."
Arsenal's dream attack for next season: Saka, Kroupi, Gordon; Havertz.