Arsenal’s summer 2025 transfer window is exploding with drama, big names, and shock twists—setting the Emirates ablaze with hope and speculation. Mikel Arteta, under pressure after another trophyless campaign, is spearheading a recruitment revolution that could redefine Arsenal’s title chances next season.
The Gunners are edging closer to snapping up Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon. The Swedish hitman, long tracked by Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, has reportedly chosen Arsenal as his next destination—despite his £85m release clause, Sporting is now ready to negotiate around £58m. “Gyokeres has made it clear: he wants Champions League football,” says a source close to the club.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig remains firmly on Arsenal’s radar. Sporting director Andrea Berta has initiated talks, weighing the 21-year-old against Gyokeres in what many see as a defining striker decision for the club’s ambitions.
But the Gunners aren’t stopping there. Martin Zubimendi, Real Sociedad’s midfield lynchpin, is set to join Arsenal after the North Londoners activated his £50m release clause. This coup not only boosts their engine room but also denies Real Madrid, who were also circling.
In a shocking twist, Arsenal are preparing a move to bring former keeper Emi Martinez back to North London if David Raya is lured to Madrid. Real are keen on Raya as a future successor to Thibaut Courtois, but Berta is unwilling to lose his man without a plan.
The winger chase is also heating up. With Kaoru Mitoma being considered a back-up to Rodrygo, Arsenal face stiff competition from Liverpool for Malick Fofana, who bagged 11 goals and 6 assists this season. With Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota futures in doubt, the Reds could hijack Arsenal’s plans.
Off the pitch, Leandro Trossard is in talks for a contract extension through 2029, reflecting the faith Arteta has in the 30-year-old’s longevity. Meanwhile, Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas is surprisingly tipped to succeed Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen.
Arteta’s own admissions about the squad’s shortcomings and his emotional defense of their Champions League campaign—“I stand by what I said, 100 percent”—only fuel the hunger for a transformative window.
With every day bringing new twists, Arsenal fans might just be on the cusp of something historic.
