Arsenal’s transfer business for this summer may not be finished just yet. Despite already investing more than £200 million to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s squad, reports suggest the club could still make one more important addition before the window closes on September 1.
Key to this potential late activity is Andrea Berta, who has recently become an influential figure in Arsenal’s recruitment setup. Berta, known for his sharp eye in player identification, is working closely with Arteta to ensure the Gunners are ready to act quickly if the right opportunity arises in the final stretch of the transfer window.
On the pitch, Arsenal have made a strong opening statement in the Premier League. Their first match ended in a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Summer signing Riccardo Calafiori instantly justified his price tag by heading home the only goal inside the opening quarter of an hour.
After that, Arsenal demonstrated defensive discipline and composure, shutting out a determined United team led by Ruben Amorim, who pushed for an equalizer but ultimately came up short.
However, while results on matchday are encouraging, what happens behind the scenes could shape Arsenal’s season just as much. The club is currently focusing on trimming the squad to balance finances after their heavy summer spending. Several fringe players are expected to depart, including Fábio Vieira, Karl Hein, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Reiss Nelson, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Jakub Kiwior.
The biggest uncertainty surrounds Leandro Trossard. The Belgian attacker, who joined from Brighton in January 2023, is now in the final year of his deal. With interest growing from clubs outside England, Arsenal are seriously considering cashing in rather than risk losing him for free when his contract expires in 2026.
If Trossard is sold, Arsenal’s recruitment focus will shift immediately towards finding a replacement in the left-wing role.
Transfer expert Ben Jacobs has reported that contingency plans are already in motion, with Arteta and Berta compiling a list of potential signings who could fit directly into the squad. The Gunners want someone who not only adds depth but also raises the level of competition for places in attack.
Arteta has often underlined the importance of competition in wide areas, as Arsenal rely heavily on Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. Adding another winger would help maintain freshness and provide tactical versatility, especially in a long campaign where squad rotation will be key to sustaining a title challenge.
For now, Arsenal’s priority is maintaining momentum in the league while quietly keeping options open in the market. If player sales progress quickly, there is every chance that fans could see a surprise late signing before the deadline.
Arteta summed it up best in a recent interview: “We are building something long-term, but we must also be prepared to act when the right chances appear.”
With intent both on the pitch and in the transfer market, Arsenal’s final weeks of the window promise to be as exciting as their performances in the Premier League itself.
