Following a triumphant 2025/26 season that saw them secure the Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League title and reach the UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League final, ArsenalTeam·Arsenal are demonstrating a clear intent to build upon their recent successes through a dynamic approach to the transfer market. The club's strategic movements indicate a desire to reinforce key areas while also managing player departures.
Central to ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's current transfer discussions is Nottingham ForestTeam·Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-WhitePlayer·Morgan Gibbs-White. The England international is reportedly a significant target for the Gunners, viewed as a potential alternative to Aston VillaTeam·Aston Villa's Morgan RogersPlayer·Morgan Rogers. Paris Saint-GermainTeam·Paris Saint-Germain is also understood to be monitoring Gibbs-White, suggesting a competitive landscape for his signature.
On the defensive front, ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's Riccardo CalafioriPlayer·Riccardo Calafiori has attracted considerable attention from Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid. Reports indicate that Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid, under the impending management of José MourinhoCoach·José Mourinho, has made inquiries regarding the defender. Mourinho previously worked with Calafiori during their time at RomaTeam·Roma and is reportedly keen on a reunion at the Santiago Bernabéu. ArsenalTeam·Arsenal acquired Calafiori from BolognaTeam·Bologna for approximately £37 million (€44 million), and the player's own preferences are expected to play a decisive role in any potential move. Additionally, young talent Eli Junior KroupiPlayer·Eli Junior Kroupi has been linked with a prospective transfer to the Emirates Stadium.
The 2025/26 season has already seen substantial activity in ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's squad. The club completed several notable incoming transfers, including Noni MaduekePlayer·Noni Madueke from ChelseaTeam·Chelsea, Cristhian MosqueraPlayer·Cristhian Mosquera from ValenciaTeam·Valencia, Kepa ArrizabalagaPlayer·Kepa Arrizabalaga from ChelseaTeam·Chelsea, Martin ZubimendiPlayer·Martin Zubimendi from Real SociedadTeam·Real Sociedad, Christian NorgaardPlayer·Christian Norgaard from BrentfordTeam·Brentford, and Viktor Gyokeres. Piero HincapiePlayer·Piero Hincapie also joined on a loan-to-buy agreement. For the academy, Jaden DixonPlayer·Jaden Dixon arrived from Stoke CityTeam·Stoke City and Evan MooneyPlayer·Evan Mooney from St Mirren in January 2026.
Correspondingly, a number of players have departed. Kieran TierneyPlayer·Kieran Tierney returned to CelticTeam·Celtic on a free transfer, while midfielders JorginhoPlayer·Jorginho moved to FlamengoTeam·Flamengo and Thomas ParteyPlayer·Thomas Partey joined VillarrealTeam·Villarreal. Loan spells for Raheem SterlingPlayer·Raheem Sterling and Neto concluded with their release. Young prospect Ethan NwaneriPlayer·Ethan Nwaneri moved to MarseilleTeam·Marseille on loan in January 2026, Nuno TavaresPlayer·Nuno Tavares completed a permanent transfer to LazioTeam·Lazio, and MarquinhosPlayer·Marquinhos made a permanent switch to Cruzeiro.
Looking ahead, ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's future transfer plans reportedly target new signings in three specific positions: a left-sided winger, a world-class midfielder, and a right-back. The club is also open to recruiting a fresh strike partner to complement Viktor Gyokeres. Newcastle UnitedTeam·Newcastle United's Valentino LivramentoPlayer·Valentino Livramento and Sandro TonaliPlayer·Sandro Tonali are reportedly on ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's radar, with a move for Aston VillaTeam·Aston Villa's Morgan RogersPlayer·Morgan Rogers also being explored. Furthermore, advanced discussions are underway to sign Leicester CityTeam·Leicester City's promising talent, Jeremy Monga. To facilitate these acquisitions, ArsenalTeam·Arsenal may consider selling players such as Gabriel JesusPlayer·Gabriel Jesus, Ben WhitePlayer·Ben White, Ethan NwaneriPlayer·Ethan Nwaneri, Gabriel MartinelliPlayer·Gabriel Martinelli, and Christian NorgaardPlayer·Christian Norgaard, indicating a strategic approach to squad evolution and financial sustainability.
Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) challenges Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa) in a UEFA Europa League match. Credit: Every Second Media/IMAGO
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