Arsenal Football Club is issuing strong statements in the 2025 summer transfer window, proclaiming its intention to claim the Premier League title and go far in European competitions next season. Through mid-July 2025, the Gunners have completed four significant first team transfers officially, at least two more big deals reportedly being in the finalization process.
Here’s an overview of the confirmed signings, rumored targets, and what this does for Mikel Arteta’s strategy.
✅ Confirmed Signings
Kepa Arrizabalaga
Position: Goalkeeper
From: Chelsea
Transfer Fee: £5 million
Date Signed: July 1, 2025
Arsenal signed the veteran Spanish ‘keeper as reliable competition and backup in goal. Having Premier League experience and keeping his head when things got chaotic, Kepa brings depth and maturity to the end of the line.
Martín Zubimendi
Position: Defensive Midfielder
From: Real Sociedad
Transfer Fee: ~£51–56 million
Date Signed: July 6, 2025
One of the window’s high-profile signings, Zubimendi is identified by his game awareness, ability to resist pressing, and calm passing. His arrival is seen as a long-term solution to Arsenal’s defensive midfield issue, especially in European matches.
Christian Nørgaard
Position: Midfielder
From: Brentford
Fee: £10–15 million (plus add-ons)
Date Signed: July 10, 2025
An energetic and consistent Premier League midfielder, Nørgaard adds depth to the cover in midfield. His physicality and work rate will be valuable cover in dealing with squad fatigue.
Noni Madueke
Position: Winger
From: Chelsea
Fee: £48.5 million (transfers to ~£52 million)
Date Signed: July 18, 2025
The former PSV and Chelsea academy youngster brings width, pace, and imagination to the forward line for Arsenal. His inside cut down the right wing gives Arteta an incisive option alongside Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Transfer Rumours
5. Viktor Gyökeres – Sporting Lisbon
Arsenal have said they’ve reached an agreement to sign Swedish striker Cristhian Stuani for €63.5 million (~£55m), personal terms having been settled. The physical striker scored over 30 goals for Sporting last term and will add a new aspect in Arsenal’s attack. The transfer awaits confirmation.
6. Cristhian Mosquera – Valencia
Arsenal inadvertently leaked on Mosquera’s signing alongside announcing Noni Madueke, with behind-the-scenes media capturing him in Arsenal gear. The 21-year-old Spanish centre-back is known for possessing composure on the ball and sound game-reading ability. A medical has reportedly been scheduled, and thus he becomes the likely fifth formal signing.
Summer Spending So Far
With four signings formally confirmed, Arsenal have already invested approximately £119.3 million, excluding potential bonuses and add-ons. If Mosquera and Gyökeres signings occur, the club could go past £180 million in total transfer expenditure evidence that they are launching a complete-scale attempt to build depth and title grade material.
Manager Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu Gaspar are clearly building a variable and robust team. Having fallen short of the Premier League crown by just a whisker in 2024–25, the club now seeks established experience as well as prodigious youth.
Not just domestic success Arsenal are keen to make their mark on the Champions League, and depth will be crucial in managing a busy schedule.
What’s Next?
Arsenal are reported to continue to be looking for a left-sided defender, backup striker, and possibly a central creative midfielder, should any of the first-team players get sold. There could be exits as well, as fringe players will be departing to free up space in the team.
Fan Reaction
So far, fans have been heartened by the signings. Perhaps most significantly, the signings of Zubimendi and Madueke are being interpreted as statements of intent. Gyökeres and Mosquera signings, if concluded, stand to be promoted by many as Arsenal’s strongest squad since the Invincibles.
Arsenal’s 2025 summer window is set to be one of the most ambitious and measured of recent times for the club. With four signings already confirmed and a few more to come, it is evident that Mikel Arteta is building a squad that can challenge the best in all competitions.
As we await more confirmations, this is certain: the Gunners are business.
