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As the dust settles on another frenetic summer transfer window, Arsenal have emerged as one of the Premier League’s biggest spenders, underscoring manager Mikel Arteta’s ambition to challenge for the title.
The Gunners completed a series of high-profile signings to strengthen key areas of the squad while moving on several fringe players to streamline the roster. With a net expenditure exceeding £250 million, the window represents a significant financial commitment from the club’s ownership and reflects their confidence in Arteta’s long-term project.
The window, which closed on September 1, saw Arsenal focus on adding depth in midfield, defence, and attack. Sporting director Andrea Berta, overseeing her first full window at the Emirates, played a central role in securing deals designed to address long-standing squad needs, particularly cover for injuries and tactical flexibility.
Eight notable arrivals were confirmed. Arsenal added experience and star quality with Kepa Arrizabalaga arriving from Chelsea in a £5 million deal to provide backup for David Raya, while Real Sociedad’s Martín Zubimendi finally made his long-anticipated move to north London in a £55.8 million transfer to bolster midfield solidity.
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Brentford captain Christian Norgaard was recruited for £10 million to provide leadership and depth alongside Declan Rice, and Chelsea winger Noni Madueke switched London clubs for £48.5 million, bringing pace and creativity to the flanks.
At the back, Valencia’s 21-year-old centre-back Cristhian Mosquera joined for £13.1 million as a long-term prospect, while Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie arrived on loan with an option to buy for up to £45 million, offering much-needed defensive cover.
And that’s it… the summer transfer is a wrap with Arsenal making eight huge signings ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
🇪🇸 Kepa
🇪🇸 Christhian Mosquera
🇪🇨 Peiro Hincapie
🇩🇰 Christian Norgaard
🇪🇸 Martin Zubimendi
🏴 Eberechi Eze
🏴 Noni Madueke
🇸🇪 Viktor Gyokeres
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The marquee signing was Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres, secured for £55.5 million to spearhead Arsenal’s attack, while Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze completed a £60 million move to add flair and set-piece expertise in midfield.
On the outgoing front, Arsenal sanctioned 13 departures, a mix of permanent sales, loans, and free transfers. Kieran Tierney returned to Celtic on a free, while Jorginho joined Flamengo and Thomas Partey moved to Villarreal after their contracts expired.
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Nuno Tavares was sold to Lazio for £4.2 million, Marquinhos departed to Cruzeiro in a deal worth around £8.6 million, and Albert Sambi Lokonga left for Hamburger SV in a £2.5 million transfer. Takehiro Tomiyasu’s contract was terminated, others including Reiss Nelson, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fábio Vieira, and Jakub Kiwior, departed on loans or free transfers, with some including purchase options.
In total, Arsenal’s summer spending on signings and loan fees amounted to approximately £297 million, while sales and loan revenues generated just £32.5 million. This left a net spend of around £264.5 million, placing the Gunners among the league’s highest net spenders.
The substantial investment has raised expectations for the 2025/26 season. With greater balance and firepower across the squad, Arteta will hope his new arrivals integrate swiftly as the campaign gets underway.
For supporters at the Emirates, the blend of youthful prospects and proven talent offers plenty of excitement, but the pressure to deliver silverware has never been greater after such an ambitious summer outlay.
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