Arsenal could still complete four transfers this month with the new signing agreed and the trio exiting
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could still make changes to his squad in the transfer market after deadline day
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could still complete several transfers this month(Photo: Feigenhaus/Getty Images)
Arsenal have had a mixed summer transfer window, but could still complete several deals after the deadline. Mikel Arteta He added three players who immediately strengthened his squad but lost a key striker.
The trio of Ezri Konsa, Bruno Guimarães and Christos Tzoulis support the backbone of the Arsenal team, whether as starters or substitutes. Despite his failure to recruit an offensive starWith both Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez eventually remaining at their clubs, the Gunners look set to retain the Premier League title this season.
Arsenal The improved squad depth has led to several rotation players moving on this summer, with Leandro Trossard and Christian Norgaard among those to depart. Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira Also stamped on the exits deadline dayWhile Ethan Nwaneri joined Borussia Dortmund on loan.
However, while the English transfer window is now closed, this is not the case globally. Most notably, the Turkish window continues until September 4; Portugal remains open until September 5; Saudi clubs have until September 6 to bring in new players, while clubs in the United Arab Emirates have until September 28. With that in mind, Football.London He takes a look at four deals Arsenal could still complete this month
Gabriel Martinelli
The Brazilian striker is set to become Arsenal’s record sale as he closes in on his move to Al Hilal, who have just a few days left to finalize the deal. The Gunners have it He agreed a fee of £60 million For the 25-year-old, it would surpass Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s record £35m transfer to Liverpool in 2017.
Martinelli has been with Arsenal since 2019, making 278 appearances, but is allowed to leave despite the club not bringing in another striker. With Tzoulis starting the new season on the left, Arsenal boss Arteta could also call up Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke in the same position.
Andrea Bartishvili
Arsenal are also close to reaching a deal To sign teenage star Andrea Bartishvili. The 17-year-old winger is currently playing for Georgian side Iberia 1999 on loan from Kolkheti 1913, and the Gunners are working on a move to bring him to Arsenal after he turns 18 in March.
As the deal is scheduled to take place in 2027, the formalities could be completed outside the summer transfer window. Bartishvili, who has also attracted interest from Liverpool and Juventus, was recently pictured traveling to London to undergo a medical.
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Martin Zobemendi
The Spanish international has been linked with a move away from Arsenal during the summer. The arrival of Bruno Guimaraes and the use of Miles Lewis Skelly in midfield, combined with additional competition from Mikel Merino, means Zobimendi faces a battle to regain his starting place alongside Declan Rice.
Real Madrid was interested In the World Cup winner and Chelsea have also been linked. While a summer move to Los Blancos is now out of the question, ambitious clubs in Turkey or Saudi Arabia would likely be inclined to offer Zobimendi a lucrative exit from Arsenal and provide him with regular minutes.
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Kepa Arrizabalaga
There were early reports over the summer that Kepa Arrizabalaga can look to move ona year after arriving as a replacement for David Raya. The former Chelsea star made 12 appearances during his first season, but it was claimed he has a desire to become first choice elsewhere.
The signing of former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier as a free agent means the Gunners now have three goalkeepers with Premier League experience at their disposal. Top clubs in Türkiye and Portugal would be ideal landing points for the 31-year-old to prove he can still perform at the highest levels.
