Arsenal’s focus for the January transfer window is expected to be minimal, with the club instead prioritizing a major squad overhaul in the summer. Despite facing injury challenges this season, which have left them in fourth place and nine points behind league leaders Liverpool, Arsenal is not expected to make major signings in the winter transfer market unless another injury crisis occurs. Historically, the club has been active in January, making notable signings like Jorginho and Leandro Trossard, but this time, Arsenal is shifting its attention to longer-term planning for the summer, according to ESPN.
The club is looking to make key investments, particularly in attacking depth and midfield youth. The priority is to sign a new striker and a versatile winger to back up Bukayo Saka, with targets including Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres and Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak. Gyökeres is expected to cost around €70m (£58.2m), while Isak’s price tag could be nearly double that amount. In midfield, Arsenal aims to inject younger talent to prepare for the potential departures of veterans like Jorginho and Thomas Partey, with the addition of 28-year-old Mikel Merino not significantly lowering the squad’s average age.
Additionally, the club plans to strengthen its goalkeeping options. Although David Raya is the current first-choice keeper, Neto’s loan from Bournemouth is only temporary, prompting Arsenal to look for a permanent, high-quality backup and possibly a third-choice keeper for added depth.
This measured approach to the January transfer window highlights Arsenal’s long-term strategy under Arteta. While the current squad’s resilience may impact immediate league goals, the summer transfer window is expected to bring substantial changes as the club targets the top spot in the Premier League.
