Arsenal are preparing for a busy summer transfer window following their Premier League title win, with plans to add attacking reinforcements and potentially offload several first-team players. According to reports from Caught Offside, manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta are prioritizing new deals for Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice, with talks for Rice described as ‘very positive’ despite being less advanced than Timber’s renewal.
The Gunners are targeting improvements in their attacking options, despite a successful season that saw them lift the Premier League trophy. Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez and Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi have been identified as potential targets, though acquiring both would require a significant investment of at least £180 million, with Alvarez potentially costing upwards of £100 million and Kroupi valued at over £80 million. Paris Saint-Germain are also reportedly interested in Alvarez, potentially leading to a competitive transfer battle.
Arsenal are exploring creative solutions to secure Alvarez, including a potential swap deal involving Gabriel Martinelli, while Manchester United have also expressed interest in Kroupi. The club is also anticipating departures, with Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard, and Ben White all ‘likely to leave’ if suitable offers are received.
Piero Hincapie’s move from Bayer Leverkusen is already finalized, although his arrival will not be until the 2026/27 season as part of a pre-agreed deal similar to the arrangement with David Raya. Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Hincapie has already signed a five-year contract with the club, and considers himself an Arsenal player from next season. This long-term planning demonstrates Arsenal’s commitment to building a sustainable squad capable of competing at the highest level. The potential departures of established players could free up funds and create space for new signings, allowing Arteta to further refine his squad.
