Great news for Arsenal Women’s fans! The club appears ready to make significant investment in the squad, according to comments made by Technical Director Edu Gaspar.

This comes after a heart-breaking near miss in the Women’s Super League title race this season.

Edu hinted at the increased spending during a recent interview, raising hopes that the Gunners will be serious contenders on all fronts next season. This is particularly exciting news considering the team’s impressive showing to date. With European competition on the horizon, strengthening the squad is crucial for Arsenal to compete at the highest level.

So, what can fans expect? Potential targets could include established stars looking for a new challenge or exciting young talents ready to take the next step in their careers. This investment could involve big-money signings or shrewd acquisitions that strengthen specific weaknesses in the squad.

“We’ve started to sign players who are at Manchester United, players who have come from Barcelona, players who have come from other big clubs to really strengthen and start to give the sporting results we expect,” Edu said. “We demand in the same way (as the men’s team).

“It’s the way we treat women’s football. The way we communicate with the club, the investments we’re making. All of this is attracting attention, engaging other people and we’re moving in the direction we hope. There’s a lot to do, obviously, like everywhere else, but we’re putting a lot of energy into women’s football.

“We’re giving them the emphasis, the support so that they can develop more and more, showing more and more better games, better performances, it ends up attracting more and more people. You start to really invest, which also attracts the attention of fans, the press and sponsors. Then you start to create a favourable environment so that they can continue to grow the way they are growing.”

The exact approach will likely depend on the specific needs identified by manager Jonas Eidevall. However, one thing is clear: Arsenal are serious about competing for trophies in the Women’s Super League and Europe. This commitment to the women’s team is a welcome change for fans who have long called for increased investment.

With the summer transfer window approaching, expect plenty of speculation about potential signings. Who will the Gunners target? Will they be able to attract the kind of talent needed to challenge for more silverware? One thing’s for sure: the future looks bright for Arsenal Women.