After three quasi-accidents as the Premier League, it is a surprise for anyone to see Arsenal lead business on the transfer market to make the jump of champions.
The Gunners are currently undergoing a drought of 20 years without triumph of League, a period which is simply too long given the stature and size of the football club.
Mikel Arteta is the last manager responsible for ending the drought, but Spanish may need to make early breakthroughs in 2025/26, or he could find himself in danger of losing his job.
If he wants to avoid such a situation to occur and end the extended period without title, he will need support from the hierarchy to help his quest.
No signature has yet been completed to the Emirates this summer, but many transactions seem to be going in the right direction if we are to believe recent reports.
The last on arsenal hunting for new additions
Arsenal seems to be closer to the conclusion of an agreement to land the Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimenddi, after Fabrizio Romano confirmed that an agreement had been agreed with the player himself who already met Arteta.
However, there could be a delay in a move for the RB Leipzig Benjamin Sonko star, the club and the player potentially unable to conclude an agreement on wages, while costs have not yet been sorted for the Slovenian international.
Despite the movements elsewhere, work is still underway to win other targets from the first team, the AC Milan star, Rafael Leao, still on their radar, according to the Italian point of sale Calciomercato.
They say that the Gunners are still huge admirers from the Portuguese international winger, who considerably impressed in 2024/25 after having recorded 12 goals and 11 assists all competitions.
However, although Serie’s holding has hesitated to sell the 26 -year -old this summer, they can consider an offer in the region of 90 million euros (77 million pounds sterling) with Chelsea which would also be interested.
Why the target of 77 million pounds from Arsenal would be a better signature than Rodrygo
Real Madrid Roddrygo’s star was another player who has been firmly in the views of Arsenal in recent months, especially after being confirmed that he could leave the Spanish giants this summer.
The Brazilian international, who recorded 24 contributions to goals this season, could leave the Bernabeu to find a new adventure after starting 22 championship games.
Given his talents, it is not surprising that he is ready to be a desired talent this window, with many sides around the world also praised with a movement for his signature.
However, the 24-year-old will not be cheap, with the Xabi Alonso team requiring costs in the region of 100 million pounds sterling to separate from the young man throughout the Dealte.
Such costs could be too much for the Arteta team, with Leao offering the Gunners a cheaper alternative in their hunt for the glory of Premier League.
Despite the lower transfer value, the Milan star has managed to surpass Rodrygo in many key areas, also stressing why he would be a better addition before the 2025/26 campaign.
Leao, who was described as “superstar” of the writer Theo Mwangi, recorded more goals and combined aid than the Brazilian, as well as a higher shot on the target rate – demonstrating his impressive capacity in front of the goal.
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How Leo compared to Rodrygo throughout 2024/25 |
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Statistics (by 90) |
Lion |
Rodgrygo |
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Played Games |
34 |
30 |
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Objectives and assists |
16 |
11 |
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Precision drawn on target |
44% |
37% |
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Key passes made |
2.3 |
2.2 |
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Go to the opposition box |
2 |
1.2 |
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Success |
46% |
44% |
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Transformed into the opposition box |
2.6 |
2.3 |
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Falls have won |
2.1 |
1.7 |
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The antennas won |
57% |
30% |
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Statistics via Fbref |
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He also finished more key passes and a higher count of passes in the 90 opposition box, giving people like Bukayo Saka the possibility of improving their own accounts in the last third party.
His superb performance levels do not stop there, ending more sockets and carries in the 90 opposition box, highlighting the threat he poses with the ball at his feet.
While 77 million pounds sterling may seem to be a high investment, the one that could immediately solve a problem of problem on the left side of the Arteta attack in northern London.
Rodrygo is perhaps the first choice of supporters this summer, but it is obvious that the Portuguese star is a better and cheaper alternative, having the tools to help direct the club towards the campaign of the glory of the title.
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