Arsenal fans are eagerly anticipating new signings in the final weeks of the summer transfer window, as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his squad for the upcoming 2024/25 season. With only two additions so far, including Riccardo Calafiori and David Raya, there is room for more players to join the Gunners.
The positions of interest for Arsenal have been a striker and a midfielder, and fans are curious about who the club will bring in before the transfer window deadline. To give some insight into potential signings, we simulated the final three weeks of Arsenal’s transfer window using Football Manager 2024.
In our simulation, Arsenal made some significant signings. Ederson, a midfielder from Atalanta, joined the club for a fee of £42 million. The Brazilian player’s experience and skill could provide a boost to the midfield line-up. Additionally, Egyptian striker Omar Marmoush arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt for £21 million, with potential add-ons increasing the transfer fee to £29.7 million. Marmoush’s goal-scoring abilities could add firepower to Arsenal’s attack.
On transfer deadline day, Arsenal secured the services of goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski from Bologna for just £3.1 million. Skorupski’s arrival will provide depth in the goalkeeping department and offer competition for the starting spot.
In terms of outgoings, Eddie Nketiah made a surprising move to Tottenham Hotspur for a hefty £41 million fee, emphasizing the fierce rivalry between the two North London clubs. Goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale also left the Gunners on a season-long loan to Brighton and Hove Albion, with an option to buy included in the deal.
Young prospects Myles Lewis-Skelly, Aysen Heaven, and Ethan Nwaneri were all loaned out to clubs in lower divisions to gain valuable playing time and experience.
Overall, Arsenal’s transfer activities in our simulated scenario saw them spend £74.8 million on new signings while recouping £47.4 million from player sales and loans. These moves indicate a strategic approach from Arteta and the club to strengthen key areas of the squad while allowing certain players to seek opportunities elsewhere.
As the summer transfer window draws to a close, Arsenal fans will be eager to see if the actual transfer activity mirrors our simulation. With the potential additions of Ederson, Marmoush, and Skorupski, the Gunners could be well-equipped for the challenges of the upcoming season. However, only time will tell if these signings come to fruition and if they can make a positive impact on the team’s performance.
