Arsenal Agree on Two Major Transfers as Arteta’s £113m Wish Nears Reality
Arsenal’s transfer activity is heating up with significant developments involving long-time targets Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyökeres, potentially fulfilling manager Mikel Arteta’s long-standing summer wish.
Following their Champions League semi-final exit to PSG after a 3-1 aggregate loss, the Gunners appear to be shifting their focus to next season. While they’ve spent much of the Premier League season in second place, recent poor form—just six points from their last five games—has put even that position in doubt, especially as Manchester City continues their winning streak.
As Arsenal prepares to face title-holders Liverpool and close the season against Newcastle and Southampton, attention is also turning to the transfer window. Arteta recently expressed excitement about summer signings, saying that even with the current squad, the team has shown significant strength, especially with their Champions League performance—their best in two decades.
Behind the scenes, sporting director Andrea Berta is actively pursuing deals. A verbal agreement is reportedly in place for midfielder Martin Zubimendi, a player the club has tracked for months. Confidence around his arrival is high enough that Arsenal has begun pushing forward on other fronts.
One of those fronts is the striker position, where the club has been scouting Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko, and Viktor Gyökeres. The Swedish forward Gyökeres now appears to be Arsenal’s top target. Reports from Portugal suggest a formal bid of €75 million (£63.4 million) has been submitted, with personal terms already agreed upon.
Gyökeres is believed to have a release clause in place with Sporting CP, which aligns with the reported fee—putting Arsenal in a strong position to finalize the signing. These potential deals would be a major boost for Arteta heading into what promises to be a crucial summer.