Bukayo Saka, Arsenal’s crown jewel, is considering renewing his contract, but he’s laid down a clear condition — the club must prove their ambition in the transfer market by signing a top-tier striker for the 2025/26 season. Discussions remain paused at an advanced stage, pending ownership action.
In light of this, here is a realistic and strategic list of players Arsenal MUST sign to convince Saka and elevate their title challenge:
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🔝 TOP STRIKER OPTIONS (Priority #1)
1. Victor Osimhen (Napoli) – Power, pace, clinical finishing. A £100m+ signing but the exact kind of statement Saka is pushing for.
2. Alexander Isak (Newcastle) – Elegant, intelligent, and proven in the Premier League. Arsenal are already frontrunners.
3. Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) – Young, tall, fast, and technical — with personal terms reportedly agreed.
4. Evan Ferguson (Brighton) – A long-term gamble with sky-high potential and Premier League experience.
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🧠 CREATIVE MIDFIELD ENHANCEMENTS
1. Florian Wirtz (Leverkusen) – The generational German playmaker Arsenal dream of — would complement Ødegaard perfectly.
2. Xavi Simons (PSG/RB Leipzig) – Creative, mobile, and fearless. Ideal for both wing and central attacking roles.
3. Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) – A strong candidate for midfield reinforcement alongside Rice and Partey.
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🧱 DEFENSIVE DEPTH ADDITIONS
1. Jorrel Hato (Ajax) – Highly rated 18-year-old centre-back Arsenal are tracking. Left-footed and calm on the ball.
2. Jeremie Frimpong (Leverkusen) – Adds attacking thrust from right-back and covers multiple roles defensively.
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🧤 GOALKEEPER (Backup Option)
1. Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid) – Potential departure from Madrid could open a door for Arsenal to grab a solid and ambitious No.2.
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Saka’s message is clear: “Show me the ambition — and I’ll commit to the future.” Arsenal’s board now stands at a critical crossroads. Will they rise to the challenge and deliver a world-class summer?
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Stay tuned. Arsenal’s summer is about to define their decade.
