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 success of the north London team is a result of the appropriate transfer strategy. Sporting director Edu Gaspar’s acquisition of young, talented players like Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White, and Gabriel Jesus shown his vision and concern for decent people.

Arsenal, on the other hand, has consistently signed unsuccessful and useless players under Edu. Here are Arsenal’s past five successful and five unsuccessful signings.

Five successful deals

1. William Saliba

Saliba moved from Saint-Etienne to Arsenal in the summer of 2019 under a £ 27 million contract. The French midfielder went on a brief “adventure” on loan before coming back to Arsenal.

Saliba is essential to the Gunners’ defense in the 2022–2023 season. Saliba’s exceptional performance earned him a new deal that lasts until 2027.

2. Martin Odegaard

The Norwegian midfielder was once regarded as a Real Madrid prospect. Sadly, Odegaard was unable to compete for a primary kick while wearing a Los Blancos jersey. Odegaard moved to Emirates Stadium on loan in January 2021.

The 24-year-old midfielder scored major points with the Arsenal hierarchy thanks to an impressive performance. The Gunners made the decision to purchase Odegaard outright with a deal worth 35 million euros at the conclusion of the season. Odegaard performed admirably when donning the captain’s armband in the 2022/2023 campaign. Edu and Arsenal have one of the most successful deals

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

In 2021, the Portuguese defender transfers from Benfica to Arsenal. The Gunners loan the 23-year-old defender to Marseille after he had a disappointing debut season. Tavares has placed 28 appearance on the field while wearing a Gunners jersey. This summer holds uncertainty for Tavares.