Arsenal have made a bold and significant statement in this summer’s transfer window by successfully landing a £60 million-rated Premier League attacker, a player who was once famously likened to French superstar Kylian Mbappé.
The North London club concluded the deal late last night after completing a final set of talks with the selling club, and the player is set to undergo a mandatory medical examination this morning before an official announcement is released to supporters later today.
At a morning press conference held at Arsenal’s training base at London Colney, sporting director Edu Gaspar proudly confirmed the signing.
Edu spoke enthusiastically about the club’s new addition, calling him “one of the most electrifying and dangerous forwards in English football.”
Edu went on to highlight the new player’s exceptional talent, noting that he possesses the ability to take control of matches and decide games on his own thanks to his natural pace, dribbling skill, and finishing prowess.
Although the club decided to keep the player’s identity under wraps until all formalities are completed, multiple well-informed sources suggest that the incoming star is none other than Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.
The 25-year-old Cameroon international has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League over the last few seasons and was even compared to Mbappé in his earlier career because of his devastating acceleration, fearless style of play, and sharp eye for goal.
These qualities have made him a nightmare for Premier League defenders and a highly coveted player across Europe.
Explaining the club’s decision to pursue Mbeumo so vigorously, Edu underlined the significance of the deal: “We have been pursuing this signing for several weeks now and we’re thrilled to have finally agreed terms.
Bryan is a top-quality player with proven Premier League experience. He can offer something different in attack — someone who can change the outcome of a game in an instant.”
Edu added that Mbeumo will give manager Mikel Arteta more tactical flexibility across the front line, boosting the club’s offensive options as they aim to challenge across all competitions next season.
Notably, Mbeumo’s move to Arsenal will make him the club’s second-highest-paid player after Kai Havertz.
This lucrative contract is a sign of just how highly he is regarded by the club and its coaching staff, who believe he can make a significant impact as part of their long-term project to restore Arsenal to the summit of both domestic and European football.
The club have already scheduled the player’s medical examination at their London Colney facility for this morning, after which he is expected to finalize his contract.
Once all the required paperwork is signed and completed, Arsenal will present him to the public, with an official statement and photos of him in the famous red and white jersey set to be released across their official channels later in the day.
Mikel Arteta also spoke at the briefing, expressing his delight at landing a player with Mbeumo’s attributes.
“This is a signing that really excites us,” the manager said. “He’s quick, direct, can operate in a variety of attacking roles and has already proven himself in the Premier League. I’m very happy that he has chosen to come to Arsenal.”
This latest addition is the club’s second big signing of the transfer window, underlining Arsenal’s ambition ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
Edu hinted that there may still be more incomings, with a new central midfielder and a right-back also being considered as potential recruits before the squad embarks on their pre-season tour next month.
With a transfer fee of £60 million agreed, a scheduled morning medical, and an imminent long-term contract, this high-profile signing will be officially confirmed and unveiled today — one that is sure to delight the Arsenal faithful and signal the club’s serious intentions for the season ahead.
