London, England – Fresh off a triumphant 2025/26 season that saw them secure their first Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League title since 2003-04, ArsenalTeam·Arsenal are now setting their sights on further strengthening their squad. The Gunners finished seven points clear of second-placed Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City with 85 points, a testament to their consistent performance throughout the domestic campaign. Their impressive season also included a historic run to the UEFA Champions League final, where they ultimately fell to Paris Saint-GermainTeam·Paris Saint-Germain on penalties after a 1-1 draw, marking their first appearance in the final since 2006.
This period of success, which also saw them reach the EFL CupCompetition·EFL Cup final and FA CupCompetition·FA Cup quarter-finals, has fueled ambitions within the club to consistently compete for major European and domestic honors. Manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly emphasized the need to build on this foundation, with the club's board expected to provide significant backing in the transfer market.
Central to ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's summer strategy is the pursuit of several high-profile attacking talents. Atletico MadridTeam·Atletico Madrid forward Julian AlvarezPlayer·Julian Alvarez has emerged as a primary target, with reports indicating ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's readiness to make an aggressive move. Atletico MadridTeam·Atletico Madrid reportedly values Alvarez in the region of £120-130 million, and the player is understood to be open to a move to a Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League finalist. ArsenalTeam·Arsenal is reportedly exploring a player-plus-cash deal to secure his services.
Further bolstering their offensive options, ArsenalTeam·Arsenal are also reportedly pushing to initiate discussions for Aston VillaTeam·Aston Villa's promising attacker, Morgan RogersPlayer·Morgan Rogers. Another forward on their radar is Bournemouth striker Eli Junior KroupiPlayer·Eli Junior Kroupi, who impressed with 13 goals in his debut Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season. ArsenalTeam·Arsenal is reportedly accelerating an £80 million signing plan for a striker by 12 months, indicating their urgency in this area.
Defensive reinforcements are also a priority, particularly at right-back. The club is reportedly tracking a shortlist of four right-backs, with Tino Livramento among the names mentioned, as they anticipate the potential departure of Ben WhitePlayer·Ben White.
To facilitate these significant acquisitions, ArsenalTeam·Arsenal are prepared to sanction the departures of several current squad members. Players such as Gabriel MartinelliPlayer·Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro TrossardPlayer·Leandro Trossard, Gabriel JesusPlayer·Gabriel Jesus, and Ben WhitePlayer·Ben White could be allowed to leave, generating crucial funds and creating space for new arrivals. Additionally, Jakub KiwiorPlayer·Jakub Kiwior and Karl HeinPlayer·Karl Hein have already completed permanent transfers away from the club. Piero HincapiePlayer·Piero Hincapie, who spent the season on loan from Bayer LeverkusenTeam·Bayer Leverkusen, had a £45 million option to buy, but BarcelonaTeam·Barcelona has reportedly expressed interest in the defender.
ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's strategic approach in the transfer market underscores their clear intent: to leverage their recent Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League title and Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League final appearance into sustained success, aiming for a future that includes both domestic and European silverware.
Arsenal fans celebrate their Premier League title win at the Etihad Stadium. Credit: Sportimage/IMAGO
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