Overview
- Jamie Carragher said on Wednesday that Arsenal emerged from the summer window without the 'nine or 10 out of 10' attacker they wanted after reported bids for Vinicius Junior and Julián Álvarez failed.
- Arsenal's only confirmed attacking signing was Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34 million while Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri all left the club.
- Gabriel Martinelli is reported to be in talks with Al Hilal, whose transfer window remains open, leaving the possibility of a late outgoing for Arsenal.
- Goal.com and other outlets attributed the failed moves largely to player choices, noting Vinicius renewed at Real Madrid and Álvarez preferred a move to Barcelona.
- Despite concerns over a missing world‑class forward, Arsenal have lifted the Community Shield and recorded early league wins, and some reports say the club reinforced non‑attacking areas during the window.