Arsenal are not expected to undergo a major overhaul in the transfer market this summer, with Mikel Arteta reportedly confident that his side requires only a few targeted additions to compete at the highest level. Having narrowly missed out on silverware once again, the Gunners are now focused on refining rather than rebuilding their squad.
Arteta’s belief in the current group is clear. This is a team that has consistently been on the brink of success in recent seasons, and with the right signings, there is a strong sense that they are capable of taking the final step. Rather than initiating sweeping changes, Arsenal’s transfer strategy appears to centre on adding quality over quantity.
Fine-Tuning the Squad Rather Than Reinventing It
Among the names linked with a move to the Emirates this summer are a new striker and Martin Zubimendi, with both profiles seen as potential difference-makers in critical areas. The Spanish midfielder would bring technical quality and composure, while a proven goalscorer could help address the lack of clinical edge that has cost Arsenal at crucial moments.
Although the club once again ended the campaign without a trophy, they demonstrated that they are among the elite in European football. Injuries and contentious decisions arguably hindered their progress at key stages, and there is a belief that, had circumstances been different, their position could have been considerably stronger.
Building on a Strong Foundation
Despite the lack of silverware, Arsenal’s performances show that they are close to achieving major success. They possess tactical discipline, defensive solidity and attacking flair, with much of the foundation already in place. The next step involves identifying and acquiring the final few pieces to complete the puzzle.
Rather than broadening the squad further, the focus this summer should be on signing players who can make an immediate impact and elevate the team’s level. By maintaining continuity and investing wisely, Arsenal may finally secure the honours they have been so close to in recent years. With Arteta at the helm and a clear transfer plan in place, the Gunners will be aiming to turn promise into tangible success.
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He is so right.
We are that close.
People mock us runners up champions league semi finals.
And we saw how good PSG were
10 points is close ?
Like Henry said we never really challenged Liverpool
How do you intend to challenge with tired and injured legs,…
You can start by making sure you have enough attacking players and not hoarding central defenders. The injury crisis was one of Arteta’s own making. He decided to shortchange the team and got burned. He doesn’t get to fall back on the mess created by his own hubris and use that as an excuse for not winning. £750 million and we still don’t have a legitimate center forward. #inexcusable
this is genuine observation. the team need more players who can score and clinical forward
This is silly.
Can you list the central defenders Arsenal are “hoarding”?
Better than being 18 points behind the winners…
The spine is there; just a little tweaking here and there and we should be ready to challenge again.
I strongly believe that but for the decimation of our forward line by long-term injuries to Havetz and Jesus, Arsenal would
have converted six to eight of those draws into wins, and we would be champions.
Jesus was looking particularly sharp after he replaced Havetz as the arrowhead of the attack before he too got injured
He was singing the same song last summer. We are F.C. Next Year. An Arsenal full of excuses.
owners don’t push coach hard enough to win trophies, see how they extended wenger’s contract even after many times putting mediocre display
The owners push coaches by handing them quality players
Am one of those that wanted Arteta to succeed so badly at arsenal but after everything that has happened have lost trust in him and it seems like he doesn’t knows what his doing anymore. his still learning on the job at the expense of the club which is holding us back next season is his last chance!
We should sell Havertz and Jesus (for whatever we could get) and buy Ollie Watkins (in addition to Sesko). With Havertz in the squad it’s hard to imagine we’d win anything. He’s a fine person and a good footballer; but just doesn’t fit in with a trophy winning Arsenal.
If he is right, than he would not come with excuses “we should be champion of PL, so many injured player bla bla bla.” Last season, He kicked out 1st player players without replacing them. No transfer on Jan, while City got Marmoush and Biereth shining on Ligue 1. He better got this transfer window right, or we are done for again…and again.
I read quite a lot by poster’s on here that we lost the league by this amount of points or that amount of points. What doe’s it matter how many points you lost the league by, whether it be by 1, 10,20 or whatever it may be.
The key word here is LOST!, Simples.🙄🤦♂️
What we need is new tactics; we have brought in many players, but have retained the same ponderous, insipid Artetaball.
Arteta likes his players to have versatility, but yet offers little to none himself. No plan B, little rotation, just rinse and repeat both players and tactics.
I agree with Arteta, the squad is competitive, and only lacks a couple players to complete the “process.”
For example, we need a striker and another winger, so they can compete with Saka and Martinelli for the 2 starting spots.
Arteta needs to have more trust in every player in his squad; relying on the same individuals week after week isn’t sustainable. This kind of pattern can lead to unnecessary injuries and burnout. Sitting players on the bench for a full 90 minutes isn’t the answer—he really needs to shake up his tactics! Embracing rotation could not only keep the squad fresh but also build confidence among all team members.
A good finisher would have helped over the past couple of years. Our top scorer this season, Havertz scored 9 league goals. Lacazette, who cannot not be classed as ‘lethal’ scored 15 for Lyon! If we don’t address this soon we will end up with nothing again. No more excuses about injuries, bad refereeing decisions etc., everyone has their share over a full season and granted, some more so than others. The team is strong in most positions except, in my view, a good consistent finisher. All the successful Premier League teams this century had one, Henry, Van Nistelrooy, Aguero, Drogba, Salah, Haaland……
We just need a winning manager!!!!
Reggie,
Now why didn’t I think of that😂👍.
If arsenal is to win then the bargains should stop and play cards well sign gyokereze Victor than sesko and arsenal is not for arteta