Arsenal ‘reach agreement’ for fourth summer signing as £68m Spurs target ‘responds’ to ‘hijack offer’
Arsenal Close in on Multiple Summer Signings as Mikel Arteta Eyes Squad Reinforcements
Arsenal appear to be accelerating their summer transfer business as they look to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. Following a third straight second-place Premier League finish and another trophyless season, the Gunners are under pressure to make a serious statement in the transfer market — and early signs suggest they’re getting to work.
According to multiple reports, Arsenal are closing in on not just one but potentially four new signings, including deals for Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Christian Norgaard, with Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera also firmly on their radar.
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Arsenal Line Up Key Early Deals: Zubimendi, Kepa, and Norgaard
Despite the lack of official confirmations so far, it is widely understood that Arsenal are in the advanced stages of finalising agreements with several high-profile names. Martin Zubimendi, a long-term midfield target from Real Sociedad, is reportedly set to arrive to bolster the Gunners’ engine room. His addition would provide technical quality and tactical versatility — something Arteta has craved in deeper midfield areas.
Joining him could be Kepa Arrizabalaga, with the Chelsea goalkeeper potentially arriving to offer competition and depth in the goalkeeping department. Aaron Ramsdale’s future remains unclear, and a deal for Kepa may hinge on whether the England international stays or departs.
Meanwhile, Brentford’s Christian Norgaard has emerged as another midfield reinforcement. Known for his defensive resilience and intelligent positioning, Norgaard would add steel and Premier League experience to the middle of the park — vital for a team looking to finally go one better in the title race.
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A Centre-Back on the Horizon: Mosquera Edges Closer
While midfield and goalkeeping areas are being addressed, Arsenal are also moving to secure their first defensive signing of the summer. According to Spanish outlet Las Provincias, the Gunners are now favourites to land 21-year-old Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia.
The young Spanish defender, who has enjoyed a breakout season with 41 appearances in all competitions for Los Che, also represented Spain at the U21 European Championship this summer. With standout performances at both domestic and international level, he’s being seen as a long-term investment in the Gunners’ backline.
Although Arsenal already boast one of the league’s most formidable centre-back pairings in William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, the club is clearly planning for the future — particularly amid growing speculation that Jakub Kiwior could depart for Serie A. The report claims that Mosquera has grown “tired” of waiting for a concrete renewal from Valencia and has now “reached an agreement” with Arsenal, favouring a Premier League switch.
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Striker Search Continues — Sesko or Gyokeres?
While Arsenal’s progress in other areas is promising, their most pressing need — a reliable No.9 — remains unresolved. The absence of a clinical striker hurt the club in the closing stages of the 2024/25 season, especially with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz both struggling with injuries and inconsistency.
Arsenal are said to be weighing up moves for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres. Both strikers would offer very different profiles, but recent reports suggest that one of them may have the edge due to financial or stylistic factors. However, a breakthrough in either deal has yet to occur, and the club may pivot to other options if negotiations stall.
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Arsenal Join Race for Eberechi Eze — Battle Brewing with Spurs
Another potential addition comes in the form of Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, who is reportedly attracting serious interest from the Emirates. The Gunners are said to be exploring a late move to hijack Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of the England international.
With a £68 million release clause, Eze wouldn’t come cheap, but his creativity, versatility, and recent uptick in form make him a tantalising prospect. According to TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher, the player has responded “very positively” to Arsenal’s interest and is “very happy” with the offer that has been presented.
That said, Tottenham remain a serious threat in the race, and Daniel Levy is expected to fight hard to secure the 25-year-old’s signature. Arsenal’s growing ambition — and their appeal of UEFA Champions League football — may give them a decisive advantage, but the next few weeks will prove crucial.
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Final Thoughts: Arsenal Gearing Up for a Defining Summer
Arsenal may have endured another frustrating end to the season, but early transfer activity indicates that Edu and Arteta are not standing still. If they can finalise deals for Zubimendi, Norgaard, Kepa, and Mosquera, while still pushing hard for a top-class striker and Eze, it would represent a bold summer of squad strengthening.
The club is clearly determined to build a squad that not only challenges domestically but also competes on the European stage. With pre-season around the corner, the pressure is now on the Arsenal hierarchy to turn negotiations into signatures — and finally give Arteta the depth and quality he needs to win silverware.