The summer transfer window has drawn to a close, and Arsenal have made a series of calculated moves in both their men’s and women’s teams.
With hefty signings and inevitable departures, the club has strategically revamped its squad. Here’s a detailed roundup of all their summer business.
- Arsenal’s men’s team have made headline signings such as Declan Rice for £105m and Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
- The women’s team has also strengthened, with Laia Codina and Alessio Russo among the notable additions.
- A host of players, including Rob Holding and Folarin Balogun, have exited the club, while many young talents have been loaned out for experience.
Arsenal Men’s team acquisitions
Arsenal have been active, investing heavily in talent such as David Raya on loan with an option from Brentford and Declan Rice from West Ham for £105m.
Further enriching their squad, the Gunners procured Jurrien Timber for £34.3m from Ajax and Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
Arsenal Men’s team departures
A number players have moved on to pastures new.
Rob Holding has joined Crystal Palace for £1m plus £3.5m in add-ons, while Folarin Balogun was sold to Monaco for £35m.
Matt Turner has moved to Nottingham Forest for £7m, and Auston Trusty to Sheffield United for £5m, among others.
All Arsenal departures
- Rob Holding (£1m +£3.5m in add-ons, Crystal Palace)
- Folarin Balogun (£35m, Monaco)
- Matt Turner (£7m, Nottingham Forest)
- Auston Trusty (£5m, Sheffield United)
- Ben Cottrell (NS Mura)
- Granit Xhaka (£21.5m to Bayer Leverkusen)
- Pablo Mari (to AC Monza)
- Mazeed Ogungbo (undisclosed fee, sale to Barrow)
- Kaleel Green (released)
- Rafaelle (end of contract)
- Zach Awe (end of contract)
- Joel Ideho (end of contract)
- George Lewis (end of contract)
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles (end of contract)
- Matt Smith (end of contract)
- Tom Smith (end of contract)
- Alexandar Kovacevic (end of contract)
- Tino Quamina (end of contract)
- Mathaeus Roberts (end of contract)
- Nikolaj Moller (released)
Arsenal Men’s loans
Young talents such as Omar Rekik have been loaned to Wigan Athletic, while Albert Sambi Lokonga heads to Luton Town, and Arthur Okonkwo to Wrexham.
All Arsenal loans:
- Omar Rekik (Wigan Athletic)
- Albert Sambi Lokonga (Luton Town)
- Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham)
- Brian Okonkwo (work experience, Leatherhead)
- Nathan Butler-Oyedeji (Cheltenham Town)
- Henry Jeffcott (Derby County)
- Nuno Tavares (Nottingham Forest)
- Salah-Eddine Oulad M’hand (Den Bosch)
- Tyreece John-Jules (Derby County)
- Brooke Norton-Cuffy (Millwall)
- Alex Runarsson (Cardiff City)
- Marquinhos (FC Nantes)
- Charlie Patino (Swansea City)
- Mika Biereth (Motherwell)
- Hubert Graczyk (Slough Town FC)
- Billy Vigar (Eastbourne Borough)
- Mauro Bandeira (Colchester United)
- Catalin Cirjin (Rapid Bucharest with option)
Arsenal Men’s contract renewals
Contracts have been renewed for a number of players including Josh Robinson, Elian Quesada-Thorn, Reiss Nelson, Aaron Ramsdale, William Saliba, and Bukayo Saka.
Arsenal Women’s team acquisitions
Arsenal Women have also been busy, acquiring Laia Codina for €100k+ from FC Barcelona and Alessio Russo on a free transfer from Manchester United.
Cloe Lacasse and Amanda Ilestedt were also added to the squad.
Arsenal Women’s team departures
Departing the women’s team were Anna Patten and Fran Stenson, both of whom have reached the end of their contracts.
Mana Iwabuchi also left the club at the end of her contract and has since announced her retirement from playing.
Arsenal Women’s loans
Youngsters like Michelle Agyemang have been loaned to Watford, while Katie Reid heads to the same destination.
All Arsenal loans:
- Michelle Agyemang (Watford)
- Laila Habbert (Watford)
- Katie Reid (Watford)
- Kaylan Marckese (Bristol City)
- Freya Godfrey (Charlton Athletic)
Arsenal Women’s contract renewals
Contracts have been extended for Freya Godfrey, Frida Maanum, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, and Jen Beattie.
