Arsenal have an important few months ahead as Mikel Arteta looks to shape his squad in the aftermath of a campaign blighted by unfortunate injuries.
Arsenal looking to establish themselves as England's dominant force
Everyone connected with the Gunners will have designs on the club becoming England’s dominant force in years to come, but they once again look to have fallen short in the Premier League title race.
Mikel Arteta will cite mitigating circumstances due to their lengthy injury list, which has rendered the likes of Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus absent from the forward line at a crucial point in the campaign.
Kai Havertz
Out for season
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Out for season
Gabriel Jesus
Out for season
Bukayo Saka
Potential April return
Either way, their attacking options simply cannot be allowed to become so threadbare next season. Ethan Nwaneri’s emergence has been a major positive, though further depth is needed to go all the way in 2025/26.
Per reports, Arsenal are set to offer a contract to Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane amid his availability on a free transfer at the end of this term. Arteta is keen to work with the winger in north London after spending time coaching the Germany international while part of the backroom staff at Manchester City.
By the same token, Juventus star Kenan Yildiz is on the Gunners’ radar, and the Serie A giants may be open to selling the Turkey international at around £75.7m.
Transfer speculation at the Emirates is beginning to escalate and supporters are excited over what the summer could hold. Now, their interest may be piqued by recent developments emanating from the club they love involving one of the Premier League’s in-form stars.
Arsenal set to revisit move for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo
According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal are set to revisit a move for Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo this summer after previously running the rule over the Cameroon international in January.
The Bees are reportedly looking to recoup £50m for the in-form star, who is also attracting strong interest from Newcastle United and Manchester United.
Contact made: Arsenal target "explosive" £25m Martinelli & Trossard upgrade
The exciting winger could be just what Arsenal need.
ByJack Salveson Holmes
Thriving under Thomas Frank, Mbeumo has registered 15 goals and 6 assists in 33 appearances this season for Brentford, predominantly coming in off the right flank.
Earning recognition for his displays, the former Troyes star has created 52 chances and completed 37 dribbles in the Premier League, regularly posing problems for opposition backlines.
From his own perspective, Bukayo Saka’s impending return from injury would throw up serious competition for a place in Arteta’s starting lineup, though the Gunners will likely need such competition to build the foundations necessary to challenge for the title.
Brentford won’t be in any hurry to let their prized asset leave the Gtech Community Stadium. Nevertheless, the onus is now on Arsenal to put forward a proposal Mbeumo cannot refuse this summer.