Assessing Arsenal Transfers & What The Future Could Look Like

Arsenal are in a transitional phase, rebuilding a squad that has seen four managers in quick succession (Wenger>Emery>Ljungberg>Arteta) while operating on a shoestring budget in comparison to some of their contemporaries.

The hierarchy at The Emirates Stadium need to pull a similar trick to their activity last Summer where they did some great business while balancing the books by selling players surplus to requirements.

Summer 2019 Players IN

Nicholas Pepe - £72 million (from Lille)

William Saliba - £27 million (from St Etienne)

Kieran Tierney - £25 million (from Celtic)

David Luiz - £7 million (from Chelsea)

Gabrielle Martinelli - £6 million (from Ituano)

Dani Ceballos - Loan (from Real Madrid)

January 2020 Players IN

Pablo Mari - £7 million Loan (from Flamengo)

Cedric Soares - Loan (from Southampton)

Total Cost £144 million

In came Nicholas Pepe from Lille, David Luiz from Chelsea, Kieran Tierney from Scottish champions Celtic, Gabrielle Martinelli from Ituano, Dani Ceballos on loan from Real Madrid and William Saliba from St Etienne where he returned on loan for the season. The summer window was considered a success with some exciting personnel for the present and future brought in. The signings were joined by Spanish centre back Pablo Mari from Flamengo and full-back Cedric Soares, both on loan in January when reinforcements were required.