Arsenal Football Club has made some significant investments in talent over the years, with several high-profile transfers marking their history.

The most expensive signing in Arsenal‘s history is Declan Rice, who joined from West Ham United in July 2023 for an astounding €116.6 million. This transfer set a new benchmark for the club, underlining their commitment to bringing in top-tier talent.

Nicolas Pepe‘s move from Lille in August 2019 for €80 million was another major investment by Arsenal. Pepe, an attacking midfielder and forward, was highly sought after and his arrival was seen as a significant coup for the Gunners. Unfortunately, it proved to be money unwisely spent.

Another notable signing was Kai Havertz from Chelsea in July 2023 for €75 million. Havertz, known for his versatility in attacking positions, was a statement signing, demonstrating Arsenal‘s intent to strengthen their title credentials.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang‘s acquisition from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018 for €63.8 million was another high-profile move. Aubameyang’s reputation as a prolific goalscorer made this transfer a significant addition to Arsenal‘s attacking options.

Defender Ben White joined from Brighton in July 2021 for €58.5 million, marking a significant investment in the club’s defensive line. Alexandre Lacazette‘s transfer from Lyon in July 2017 for €53 million further added firepower to Arsenal‘s attack.

Gabriel Jesus‘ signing from Manchester City in July 2022 for €52.2 million was part of Arsenal‘s strategy to strengthen their front line with experience. Thomas Partey‘s move from Atlético Madrid in October 2020 for €50 million strengthened the midfield, when he was fit, at least.

Arsenal‘s signing of Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid in September 2013 for €47 million was a landmark transfer at the time, bringing in a world-class playmaker. Granit Xhaka‘s move from Borussia Mönchengladbach in July 2016 for €45 million added wobbly steel to the midfield.

Alexis Sanchez‘s transfer from Barcelona in July 2014 for €42.5 million was another high-impact signing, with Sanchez’s dynamism and skill adding a new dimension to Arsenal‘s attack.

The list of top 25 most expensive transfers also includes players like Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia, Jurrien Timber from Ajax, Fabio Vieira from FC Porto, Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City, and Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid, each marking significant financial investments by Arsenal in their pursuit of domestic and European success.

Arsenal’s top 25 most expensive transfers

1. Declan Rice (from West Ham) – Date: 07/15/2023, Price: €116.6M
2. Nicolas Pepe (from Lille) – Date: 08/01/2019, Price: €80M
3. Kai Havertz (from Chelsea) – Date: 07/01/2023, Price: €75M
4. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (from Dortmund) – Date: 01/31/2018, Price: €63.8M
5. Ben White (from Brighton) – Date: 07/30/2021, Price: €58.5M
6. Alexandre Lacazette (from Lyon) – Date: 07/05/2017, Price: €53M
7. Gabriel Jesus (from Man City) – Date: 07/04/2022, Price: €52.2M
8. Thomas Partey (from Atletico Madrid) – Date: 10/05/2020, Price: €50M
9. Mesut Ozil (from Real Madrid) – Date: 09/02/2013, Price: €47M
10. Granit Xhaka (from Borussia Mönchengladbach) – Date: 07/01/2016, Price: €45M
11. Alexis Sanchez (from Barcelona) – Date: 07/10/2014, Price: €42.5M
12. Shkodran Mustafi (from Valencia) – Date: 08/30/2016, Price: €41M
13. Jurrien Timber (from Ajax) – Date: 07/14/2023, Price: €40M
14. Fabio Vieira (from FC Porto) – Date: 07/01/2022, Price: €35M
15. Oleksandr Zinchenko (from Man City) – Date: 07/22/2022, Price: €35M
16. Martin Odegaard (from Real Madrid) – Date: 08/20/2021, Price: €35M
17. Henrikh Mkhitaryan (from Man Utd) – Date: 01/22/2018, Price: €34M
18. William Saliba (from Saint-Etienne) – Date: 07/25/2019, Price: €30M
19. Lucas Torreira (from Sampdoria) – Date: 07/10/2018, Price: €28.7M
20. Aaron Ramsdale (from Sheffield United) – Date: 08/20/2021, Price: €28M
21. Kieran Tierney (from Celtic) – Date: 08/08/2019, Price: €27M
22. Gabriel Magalhães (from Lille) – Date: 09/01/2020, Price: €26M
23. Bernd Leno (from Bayer Leverkusen) – Date: 07/01/2018, Price: €25M
24. Jakub Kiwior (from Spezia Calcio) – Date: 01/23/2023, Price: €25M
25. Leandro Trossard (from Brighton) – Date: 01/20/2023, Price: €24M