Arsenal’s transfer business this summer has ticked off a number of boxes on Edu Gaspar’s checklist.
Jurrien Timber, a versatile defender who can play both centre back and right back, has increased Mikel Arteta’s options in the backline while Kai Havertz and Declan Rice’s additions have completely changed the midfield.
There is still one month left in the summer transfer window, so technical director Edu Gaspar has the opportunity to further strengthen Arteta’s team by dipping his toe into the market. However, as has become clear in recent weeks, a number of players need to go off the books before any other signings can be made.
Arsenal cannot afford to sit on their laurels while the rest of the Premier League makes significant investments in their team during a new multi-million pound transfer window in England. Since Stan Kroenke has already paid £200 million, the focus is now on off-ball players. Something that is challenging.
This summer, the Gunners could lose Folarin Balogun, Kieran Tierney, Eddie Nketiah, Nicolas Pepe, Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Auston Trusty, Cedric Soares, and Rob Holding.
According to soccerhuz.com, these 10 players are valued at €127million (£109million). However, Arsenal will struggle to recoup that. And in their history, the club have struggled to successfully sell players for big money.
