Arsenal’s attention has already turned to the summer transfer window despite the club still preparing for a Champions League final.
Having been crowned champions of England for the first time since 2004, the Gunners are determined to ensure their stay at the summit is not short-lived.
Several high-profile additions are expected, with Arsenal set to prioritise attacking reinforcements given their already strong back line and talented midfield.
Marquee signing Viktor Gyokeres enjoyed a respectable debut campaign in North London but has yet to deliver the ruthless, relentless edge that defines Europe’s most dominant sides.
Beyond Gyokeres, the supporting cast largely failed to contribute enough goals, with Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze the only other Arsenal players to reach double figures this season.
Arsenal finished the campaign with 71 league goals, the lowest tally for a Premier League champion since Leicester’s 68 in the 2015/16 season.
According to reports, Arsenal are considering a £100million move for Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, who has informed the club of his desire to leave.
Alvarez’s preferred destination is reportedly Barcelona, but Hansi Flick’s side are currently unable to meet Atletico’s £100m valuation due to financial constraints.
That situation has opened the door for Arsenal, who are keen to add a versatile, high-intensity forward capable of operating as a No.9, across either wing, and in the No.10 role.
Arsenal have been monitoring the 26-year-old Argentina international for several years, with sporting director Andrea Berta previously overseeing his move to Atletico in 2024.
Mikel Arteta is known to value multi-functional, high-energy forwards, and Alvarez fits that profile by bridging the gap between a clinical finisher and a relentless pressing machine.
The forward scored 20 goals in 49 appearances this season, following a 29-goal debut campaign at the Metropolitano Stadium.
A signing of his calibre would ease the goalscoring burden on Gyokeres while establishing a more universal attacking threat across Arsenal’s frontline.
The Gunners will need to proceed with caution, however, as a £100m outlay would represent a significant portion of their summer budget.
Arteta is also keen to strengthen at left wing, with the likes of Bradley Barcola and Nico Williams linked with moves to the Emirates Stadium, both at similar price points.
With Financial Fair Play considerations still a factor and multiple squad areas under review, Arsenal’s recruitment team faces a delicate balancing act between immediate impact and long-term depth.
Competition for elite attacking talent across Europe remains fierce, meaning hesitation could prove costly if other top clubs enter the race later in the window.
With Alvarez already Premier League-proven from his time at Manchester City, Arsenal will view a move for the Argentine as well worth the investment.
