Arsenal is gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, anticipating significant changes in both the squad and the youth academy. According to football.london, the club is focused not only on this season’s outcomes but also on advancing Mikel Arteta’s ambitious vision.
Let’s explore what the Arsenal team might look like at the start of next season, featuring both familiar faces and new additions.
Arteta’s dedication to youth development is evident, and the defense is expected to remain robust, with David Raya likely to receive more acclaim in his first full season as a permanent player. The right-back position will see stiff competition between Ben White and Jurrien Timber, who has impressed this season and may have the edge for next year’s starting role. William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes are projected to maintain their status as one of the top center-back partnerships in the league, if not in Europe.
At left-back, Riccardo Calafiori is anticipated to have made significant strides. However, the depth behind him could be an issue, as Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Jakub Kiwior may all depart by then. Young prospect Myles Lewis-Skelly is expected to emerge in this position, also adding to the midfield options.
In midfield, Declan Rice is poised to take on the number six role, returning to that position as Mikel Merino steps into a starting role. By next season, contracts for both Thomas Partey and Jorginho will have expired, creating more opportunities for Merino. He may face competition from 18-year-old Ethan Nwaneri, who is likely to become an integral part of Arteta’s plans as an attacking midfielder.
The forward line looks particularly promising, with Kai Havertz potentially competing for the striker position. While Havertz will continue to offer quality and versatility, fans are eagerly anticipating a high-profile striker signing, with Viktor Gyokeres being a strong candidate. He will receive support from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, and the club may also pursue Nico Williams as an additional attacking option.
