Arsenal are expected to make several key signings at the end of the season, with significant investment required to strengthen the squad. While marquee additions may take priority, the club will also need to secure quality backup options to enhance squad depth and improve overall performance.
Adding reliable alternatives in key positions will ensure that Arsenal remain competitive across multiple competitions. Below are some potential signings who could serve as valuable squad members.
Marc Guéhi – Crystal Palace
Guéhi is widely expected to leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season, and he would be an ideal backup to William Saliba and Gabriel. The centre-back has established himself as one of the most consistent defenders in the Premier League, offering a blend of composure, strength, and tactical awareness. His presence would provide Arsenal with much-needed depth in central defence.
Kenny Tete – Fulham
Tete is an excellent right-back who could serve as a reliable backup option for Arsenal. Beyond Ben White, the club lacks consistent alternatives in that position, particularly given Takehiro Tomiyasu’s recurring injury problems. The Dutch defender would bring valuable experience to the squad and could prove to be a shrewd addition.
Mikkel Damsgaard – Brentford
Damsgaard has been a creative force for Brentford this season, demonstrating his ability to unlock defences and create goal-scoring opportunities. The Danish playmaker would be a strong backup to Martin Odegaard, ensuring that Arsenal maintain attacking fluidity even when their captain is unavailable. His technical ability and vision make him a valuable asset for a side aiming to compete at the highest level.
Carlos Baleba – Brighton
Baleba has been tipped as a potential long-term replacement for Thomas Partey. However, if Arsenal also secure the signing of Martín Zubimendi, Baleba may have to settle for a backup role. Even in such a position, he would provide Arsenal with strong defensive cover in midfield, helping to maintain stability in crucial moments.
Yoane Wissa – Brentford
Wissa possesses a natural goal-scoring instinct and could be a game-changing attacking option for Arsenal. His ability to make an impact from the bench would add another dimension to the team’s attack, particularly in high-pressure situations where fresh legs are needed to turn a match in Arsenal’s favour.
Strengthening the squad with these signings would ensure Arsenal remain competitive across all fronts, reinforcing their chances of achieving success next season.
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I am all for Baleba but the suggestion that Tete would be a suitable recruit baffles me when we already have White and a high quality right back in Timber who must be in contention as our player of the season.He is an excellent defender and a cut above the Fulham right back.
I know Zubimendi has the star power but I’m not convinced Baleba wouldn’t be a better alternative and he’s just turned 21.
Marc Guéhi as a back up? Someone is deluded if they think the England centre back would join us to sit on the bench and would cost £80m plus in any case. We also don’t need a back up right back in my opinion.
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I think we’re safe at right back. After all it’s left backs Arteta has a fetish for. 😂🤣😉👍
Hato will be a perfect fit because he plays as a left back and CB and will cover for Gabriel Magalhaes also at left cb if possible as,Saliba has enough cover in Timber and White, Calafiuri and Tomiyasu needs to be shipped out very soon because of their injury records.
I would prefer Eze who plays multiple positions from 8 to being a winger than him for now because we have enough cover in CB ,if Arsenal signs Hato to play left back we will be sorted for next season because Calafiuri is always one game away from injury, another player i will look at is Jurrien Timber’s brother Quintel Timber who is too good to play in Netherlands Eredivisie.
Brighton are going to want the better part of £100m for Baleba, that’s not backup money.