Arsenal kick off summer transfer window targeting midfield and wing reinforcements

Arsenal have opened the 2026 summer transfer window and are planning a significant squad overhaul. Mikel Arteta is set to negotiate a contract extension that could double his salary, while sporting director Andrea Berta has identified a left winger as the top priority, followed by a central midfielder and a versatile defender.

The club are linked with several high‑profile players, including West Ham's Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, valued at £80 million, and Lille's 18‑year‑old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who impressed at the World Cup. Other names on Arsenal's shortlist are Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, Morgan Rogers and Viktor Gyokeres. At the same time, Arsenal are weighing potential departures, with interest in Martin Ødegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, and Leandro Trossard among others.

The transfer activity reflects Arsenal’s aim to build on their recent domestic successes and maintain a competitive edge across all competitions.