Arsenal's summer recruitment plans are beginning to take shape, according to multiple reports, as the club navigates financial constraints following last summer's outlay exceeding £250 million. A similarly lavish spending spree looks unlikely this summer, though shouldn't be entirely ruled out, multiple reports indicate. If Arsenal spend big again, sales will have to be made, with the club anticipated to offload at least one first-team player. The Telegraph points out that Arsenal's inability to consistently generate substantial income from player sales has been a long-standing problem, with their record sale remaining Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's £35 million transfer to Liverpool nine years ago.
Gabriel Jesus could be set to leave this summer, especially if Arsenal are keen to avoid losing him on a free transfer in 2027, multiple reports suggest. Gabriel Jesus has just over a year left on his contract at Arsenal, according to multiple reports, with his and Leandro Trossard's contracts set to expire in 2027. According to Daily Mirror - Sport, Gabriel Jesus described his enduring bond with former club Palmeiras and expressed a daily dream of returning to play there one day. Gabriel Jesus has lost his place as the club's first-choice forward to Viktor Gyokeres, multiple reports indicate, and his latest comments suggest an end-of-season move back to Brazil could be on the cards. The striker began his career at Palmeiras, joining at 14 years old before breaking into the first team in 2015 aged 18, then moved to Manchester City two years later, scoring 95 goals in 236 games. He joined Arsenal in 2022 for £45 million and has registered 31 goals in 117 games despite persistent injury setbacks, making his return in December following a severe cruciate ligament injury last year, but his participation has been restricted. Gabriel Jesus has only started two league matches since his comeback and hasn't featured in Arsenal's last three fixtures, remaining on the bench against Tottenham, Chelsea, and Brighton.
Gabriel Martinelli is arguably the most prominent player whose future remains uncertain, with Mikel Arteta reportedly open to selling him this summer, with a view to adding fresh blood in attack, according to multiple reports. Gabriel Martinelli has two years remaining on his contract, according to multiple reports. Gabriel Martinelli has struggled in the league this season, scoring just once in 25 games so far, and has been a consistent contributor for Arteta in recent seasons but has been utilised from the bench this campaign, with Leandro Trossard favoured as the first-choice option on the left. Following Arsenal's substantial investment in their attacking options, combined with Max Dowman's breakthrough, Gabriel Martinelli could be considered expendable, multiple reports indicate, with both he and Gabriel Jesus reportedly considered as potential exits to generate funds ahead of the summer.
Arsenal have reportedly compiled a list of 11 players potentially heading for the exit this summer, with sporting director Andrea Berta concentrating on offloading talent. The Times claim that Arsenal are plotting another squad overhaul following what they hope will be their first Premier League title triumph in over two decades. The focus has shifted to financial equilibrium, with Andrea Berta aiming for a more successful summer in terms of departures than in 2025, multiple reports indicate. Among the first-team players currently on loan, only Jakub Kiwior is certain to secure a permanent move and generate a fee for Arsenal (£17 million from Porto). Andrea Berta is seeking to find suitors for Reiss Nelson, Fabio Vieira, and Karl Hein, all due to return to Arsenal this summer with a year remaining on their respective contracts. The future of several players who've been part of Arteta's squad this season remains up in the air, with Ben White and Christian Norgaard could be replaced, having seen limited game time this season. Arsenal are said to have identified three players to help raise funds. It's highly unlikely that Mikel Arteta would authorise all 11 exits for squad stability purposes, multiple reports suggest.
Academy graduates Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri might also seek departures in pursuit of consistent playing opportunities, according to multiple reports. Myles Lewis-Skelly has experienced diminished involvement following Piero Hincapie's arrival. Ethan Nwaneri secured a January loan move to Marseille, with both Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund expressing interest in him last summer before he committed to a long-term deal.
I manage to follow [Palmeiras] a lot. That bond between me and Palmeiras was never broken. Whenever I'm in Brazil, I go there, especially when I've had injuries and treated them there. Obviously, I have the dream of returning one day to play, not to end my career. I think about going back every day - my wife can back that up.
Arsenal's reported interest in Tino Livramento has sparked new speculation about the future of Ben White, multiple reports indicate. Ben White has been overtaken by Jurrien Timber and has only made five Premier League starts this season, with injuries hampering his season, limiting him to 19 appearances across all competitions. Reports this week suggest Arsenal are 'pondering' a potential summer offer for Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento, with no indications of contract discussions at Newcastle United regarding him. Tino Livramento could reportedly be available for around £60 million, and Arsenal is not the only club interested, as Manchester City is reportedly keeping an eye on the situation as well.
Arsenal are closing in on their first Premier League title in over two decades, according to major media, and remain firmly in contention in both the Champions League and the FA Cup. Arsenal's Premier League title pursuit continues this weekend when they welcome Everton on Saturday at 5:30pm.
During his first summer transfer window at Arsenal, Andrea Berta splashed out £250 million on seven permanent recruits, multiple reports indicate. Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi, and Noni Madueke all arrived at Arsenal last summer to strengthen the squad, according to major media. Piero Hincapie was also secured, with Arsenal set to fork out £45 million to finalise his loan from Bayer Leverkusen.
Such extensive departures would require Mikel Arteta to open the chequebook and recruit replacements, multiple reports indicate.
Several unknowns persist regarding Arsenal's summer plans, including the likelihood of Gabriel Jesus actually leaving and to which club, and which specific three players have been identified to raise funds.