Arsenal are heating up their summer transfer plans, with Mikel Arteta reportedly pushing for a sensational reunion with Barcelona’s Ferran Torres. At the same time, the Gunners have set their sights on Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, with an eye-catching £80 million price tag attached.
After a promising but ultimately trophyless season, Arsenal are poised for a squad revamp to finally deliver silverware. While they put on a show in the Champions League by thrashing Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the quarter-finals, they fell short in the Premier League and were knocked out in the semi-finals by PSG. The club remains ambitious, targeting elite talent to match their trophy ambitions.
Arteta is said to “absolutely love” Ferran Torres, whom he coached during his assistant tenure at Manchester City. Torres has since moved to Barcelona, where under Hansi Flick, he’s been a rotational regular, featuring in over 25 La Liga matches this season. Despite interest from Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa under Unai Emery, insiders suggest Torres has no plans to leave Barcelona at present. “Arteta knows what Torres could bring to Arsenal,” journalist Graeme Bailey revealed. “But my information is that he still has no intention of leaving Barcelona.”
However, Arsenal aren’t putting all their eggs in one basket. The club is also strongly linked with England international Anthony Gordon. According to The i Paper, Arsenal and Chelsea have been told by Newcastle that any deal will require an £80 million offer. Gordon has emerged as one of Newcastle’s most valuable assets, and with the Magpies reportedly open to selling key players to balance their books, Arsenal are monitoring the situation closely.
This comes amid broader moves by the North London club. Deals for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi and Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres are reportedly progressing, as Arsenal aim to bolster every line of their squad. With Champions League qualification already secured, Arteta and the Arsenal board are determined to convert promise into prizes next season.
As the transfer window approaches, Arsenal are sending a clear message: they are ready to spend big, act fast, and finally bring silverware back to the Emirates.
