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's Declan Rice (C) and teammates cool down after a friendly football match between the Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star team and Arsenal FC, at Audi Field in Washington, DC, on July 19, 2023. (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s Declan Rice (C) and teammates cool down after a friendly football match between the Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star team and Arsenal FC, at Audi Field in Washington, DC, on July 19, 2023. (Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

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

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 15: Sadio Mane of Liverpool clashes with Rob Holding of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on July 15, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Paul Childs/Pool via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 15: Sadio Mane of Liverpool clashes with Rob Holding of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on July 15, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Childs/Pool via Getty Images)

A number players have moved on to pastures new.

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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.

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Arsenal Men’s loans

Albert Sambi Lokonga trains with Arsenal (Photo via Lokonga on Instagram)
Albert Sambi Lokonga trains with Arsenal (Photo via Lokonga on Instagram)

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.

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Arsenal Men’s contract renewals

Arsenal's English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 12, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the team’s second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 12, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

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

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Alessia Russo of England celebrates after scoring her team's third goal during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 16: Alessia Russo of England celebrates after scoring her team’s third goal during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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

BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Anna Patten of Arsenal during the Vitality Women's FA Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal Women and Gillingham Ladies at Meadow Park on April 18, 2021 in Borehamwood, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND – APRIL 18: Anna Patten of Arsenal during the Vitality Women’s FA Cup Fourth Round match between Arsenal Women and Gillingham Ladies at Meadow Park on April 18, 2021 in Borehamwood, England.  (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

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

TALLINN, ESTONIA - MAY 23: Michelle Agyemang of England gets away from Vicky López of Spain during the UEFA Women's European Under-17 Championship Semi-Final match between Spain and England at Lilleküla Stadium on May 23, 2023 in Tallinn, Estonia. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images )
TALLINN, ESTONIA – MAY 23: Michelle Agyemang of England gets away from Vicky López of Spain during the UEFA Women’s European Under-17 Championship Semi-Final match between Spain and England at Lilleküla Stadium on May 23, 2023 in Tallinn, Estonia. (Photo by Joosep Martinson/Getty Images )

Youngsters like Michelle Agyemang have been loaned to Watford, while Katie Reid heads to the same destination.

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Arsenal Women’s contract renewals

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 20: Steph Catley of Australia gestures during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 20: Steph Catley of Australia gestures during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group B match between Australia and Ireland at Stadium Australia on July 20, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Contracts have been extended for Freya Godfrey, Frida Maanum, Steph Catley, Caitlin Foord, and Jen Beattie.

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