Arsenal went into the 2025 summer transfer window determined to improve their squad after finishing second in the Premier League for three consecutive seasons.
New sporting director Andrea Berta made an immediate impact, signing several top players to boost the Gunners’ hopes of success.
However, Arsenal cannot afford to rest on their laurels. With that in mind, we assess how the club can build on this summer’s positive transfer window.
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Sign Antoine Semenyo to Bolster the Frontline
Fans expected the club to bring in a new left-winger this summer, but the transfer team focused on other areas of the squad.
The left-wing position still lacks quality despite the addition of Eberechi Eze, who is better off playing inside. Bringing in a new player to take the mantle should be a priority for Berta.
Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo is an ideal option. The Ghanaian international winger has enjoyed a sensational start to the 2025/26 campaign.
The Cherries fought hard to keep him away from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur after he delivered 13 goals and seven assists in 43 outings last season.
He has bagged six goals and three assists in eight appearances this term, spearheading Bournemouth into the top four of the Premier League.
The 25-year-old is an explosive forward adept at carrying the ball into dangerous areas and has the end product to finish chances himself or set up his teammates.
Bournemouth demanded £70 million for Semenyo last summer, and may want more next year. However, he is the spark Arsenal need on the left flank.
Selling the High-Earning Underperformers
Getting rid of the underperforming high earners in the squad is a priority for Berta. Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus immediately come to mind.
Havertz has blown hot and cold following his £65 million switch from Chelsea. He has impressed in patches, but is nowhere near consistent enough for Arsenal.
Arsenal signed Viktor Gyokeres to lead the line this summer, paving the way for them to get the German international off the books next year.
Jesus should also follow him out of the door. Injuries have bogged down the former Manchester City forward and the club must sell him.
A move to the Saudi Pro League (SPL) would do him a world of good. You would not bet against him finding his groove in a new environment.
The Arab betting platforms listed on the www.arabswin-saudi.com/en/ comparison website would be inundated with wagers on him to win the SPL Golden Boot if he is fit and firing.
Sports betting has become increasingly popular in Saudi Arabia and the addition of Jesus to the ranks would trigger even more activity.
The calmer waters of football in Saudi Arabia would give Jesus a better chance of avoiding injury and allow him to play at a reasonable level.
Everton and West Ham United have also been linked with Jesus, but it is debatable whether they would be willing to meet his hefty salary demands.
Acquire a Young Striker to Compete with Gyokeres
After selling Jesus and Havertz, Arsenal must bring in a young striker to provide competition for Gyokeres. Strasbourg’s Joaquin Panichelli fits the bill.
The Argentine ace lit up the Spanish second division last term, bagging 22 goals and eight assists to help Mirandes finish in one of the play-off spots.
He joined Ligue 1 club Strasbourg this summer and has continued his impressive form with five goals in seven games to top the scoring charts.
The young striker was born in Cordoba, the same city that produced Paulo Dybala and Ossie Ardiles. He models his game on elite strikers such as Olivier Giroud and Karim Benzema.
Panichelli is a unit of a centre-forward who can lead the line on his own, but his sublime ability on the ball also allows him to play off another striker.
He is strong in the air, constantly on the move, a superb shooter on the ground, and his link-up play is remarkable. The 23-year-old is the sort of striker Arsenal need to deputise for Gyokeres.
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