Arsenal fail to sign new forward despite summer transfer window activity
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 7:25 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Arsenal concluded the summer transfer window without adding a high-profile attacking player to their roster. Sporting director Andrea Berta explored potential moves for Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola, Julian Alvarez, and Vinicius Jr, but failed to reach an agreement for any of the targets. The club allowed Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard to depart. While the forward line remains unchanged, the team added Bruno Guimaraes, Ezri Konsa, Piero Hincapie, and Christos Tzolis to the squad. These moves follow a season where the team won the Premier League and reached the Champions League final. Manager Mikel Arteta continues to manage a group that remains under scrutiny regarding its offensive depth following the departures of two left-wing attackers.
- •Arsenal missed out on targets including Julian Alvarez, Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola, and Vinicius Jr.
- •The club sold Leandro Trossard to Besiktas and is finalizing a move for Gabriel Martinelli to Al-Hilal.
- •New arrivals include Bruno Guimaraes, Ezri Konsa, Piero Hincapie, and Christos Tzolis.
- •The team reached the Champions League final last season and won the Premier League title.
- 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Are Arsenal taking a risk in not signing a world class forward?
- 7:25 AMBBC Sport — Are Arsenal taking a risk in not signing a world-class forward?
"Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market as they look to defend their Premier League title, but do they lack a world class striker still?
"Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market as they look to defend their Premier League title, but do they lack a world class striker still?
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 7:25 AMAre Arsenal taking a risk in not signing a world class forward?
Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market as they look to defend their Premier League title, but do they lack a world class striker still?
- BBC SportSep 2, 2026, 7:25 AMAre Arsenal taking a risk in not signing a world-class forward?
Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market as they look to defend their Premier League title, but do they lack a world class striker still?
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