Arsenal’s Champions League dreams came to a heartbreaking end this week, but behind the scenes, the club is already moving full steam ahead in shaping Mikel Arteta’s squad for next season.
Arsenal Ready to Spend Big: Two Signings Secured, Two More in Advanced Talks
Despite the 3-1 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals, Arsenal’s summer transfer plans are well underway, with two signings all but sealed and negotiations progressing on two more.
Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia is set to become the Gunners’ first addition of the summer, with the Spanish side ready to accept Arsenal’s €20 million bid, as reported by AS.
Garcia has impressed in La Liga, and Arsenal are eager to strengthen their goalkeeping department as they look to add depth and competition.
Even more exciting for fans, Arsenal have secured a deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
The Spaniard, highly regarded for his composure and intelligence in midfield, has been a long-term target, and according to reports from the Mail and NBC Sports, the move is now considered a done deal internally.
But Arsenal aren’t stopping there. Talks are well underway for Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera, a rising defensive talent, and Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, a promising wide attacker.
Mosquera, in particular, is seen as the more likely addition at this stage, with the club eager to bolster their defensive options amid ongoing injury concerns.
New sporting director Andrea Berta is driving negotiations, showing clear intent to address the squad’s weaknesses—something Arteta hinted at after the PSG loss.
“You need someone to make the difference in either box,” Arteta reflected.
“That’s the difference at the highest level.”
Should all four deals go through, Arsenal’s summer spending could reach between £125 million and £140 million.
Whether the Gunners will have room for a marquee striker signing, like Alexander Isak or Viktor Gyokeres, remains to be seen, especially with Profit and Sustainability Rules looming.
For now, attention turns back to the Premier League, where Arsenal face Liverpool this weekend—hoping to finish the season on a high as they prepare for an ambitious summer rebuild.
