Gunners showed an effective transfer policy last time. However, the London team made many mistakes in the past.

Arsenal are showing great progress under Mikel Arteta’s reign. In the 2022/2023 season, the Gunners finished in second place in the Premier League, after the champion Man City.

The right transfer policy contributes to the success of the north London team. Sporting director Edu Gaspar showed his vision and vision for good people when he brought in young, quality signings like Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White, Gabriel Jesus…

In the opposite direction, Arsenal has repeatedly recruited failed and ineffective signatures under Edu. Here are 5 successful signings and 5 disastrous signings of Arsenal over the past time.

Five successful deals

1. William Saliba

In the summer of 2019, Saliba joined Arsenal from Saint-Etienne with a contract worth £ 27 million. After a period of ‘adventure’ on loan, the French midfielder returned to Arsenal.

In the 2022/2023 season, Saliba plays a pivotal role in the Gunners defense system. The outstanding performance earned Saliba a new contract until 2027.

2. Martin Odegaard

The Norwegian midfielder was once considered a prodigy of Real Madrid. Unfortunately, Odegaard could not compete for a main kick in the Los Blancos shirt. In January 2021, Odegaard arrived at Emirates Stadium on loan.

Impressive performance helped the 24-year-old midfielder score strong points with the Arsenal leadership. At the end of the season, the Gunners decided to buy Odegaard outright with a contract worth 35 million euros. In the 2022/2023 season, Odegaard played brilliantly when wearing the captain’s armband. A successful deal of Arsenal and Edu.

3. Gabriel Martinelli

In the summer of 2019, Arsenal successfully recruited Martinelli from Ituano for a mere £6 million. The Brazilian striker received high praise from experts, including coach Jurgen Klopp.

Martinelli gradually integrated, adapted, and proved his worth in the first team. Last season, the 22-year-old striker shone with 15 goals and 5 assists in the Premier League. Martinelli became a key factor in Arsenal’s attack.

4. Ben White

Arsenal made a splash when they approved the £50 million signing of Ben White from Brighton in the summer of 2021. After a period of slow integration and disappointing performance, White gradually asserted a solid position in the Arsenal shirt.

5. Gabriel Jesus

Last summer, Arsenal successfully signed Jesus from Man City. The £45m signing quickly proved his talent. In addition to the ability to score, the Brazilian striker also stands out when he connects well with the surrounding satellites, attracts defenders, and creates assists for teammates.

Five failed deals

1. Nicolas Pepe

Pepe is considered by many experts to be the worst signing in Arsenal history. In the summer of 2019, the Ivory Coast player arrived at the Gunners with a record amount of £ 72 million. Contrary to expectations, Pepe played erratically.

Last season, Pepe signed for Nice on loan but did not leave an impression. According to Mirror, Arsenal are ready to push the 28-year-old player to save a significant salary.

2. Willian

In the summer of 2020, Arsenal signed a three-year contract with Willian on a free transfer. The Brazilian player played erratically, bringing a poor performance. In August 2021, Willian left Arsenal, joining Corinthians. Edu’s failed contract.

3. David Luiz

In the summer of 2019, Luiz joined Arsenal from Chelsea. The Brazilian midfielder has a lot of experience and impressive footwork. However, Luiz could not guarantee consistent form throughout the season.

The fact that Luiz often made mistakes in the invisible midfield made him receive a lot of criticism. In the summer of 2021, the Brazilian star left Arsenal and joined Flamengo.

4. Albert Sambi Lokonga

The Belgian midfielder joined Arsenal from Anderlecht in the summer of 2021. Since then, Lokonga’s career has gone downhill. In the 2022/2023 season, the 23-year-old player plays for Cryatal Palace on loan. According to Mirror, Arsenal plan to get rid of Lokonga to purify the force.

5. Nuno Tavares

The Portuguese defender joins Arsenal from Benfica in 2021. After a lackluster performance in his first season, the 23-year-old defender was loaned to Marseille by the Gunners. In total, Tavares has 28 boots on the field in the Gunners shirt. Tavares has an uncertain future this summer.