Arsenal signs Tzolis as transfer window remains quiet after PSG loss
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:48 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Arsenal FC has confirmed the signing of winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge as part of their slow-starting transfer window. Manager Mikel Arteta emphasized the need for ambition following the club's Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain. With marquee additions elusive, Arsenal has also solidified Piero Hincapie’s permanent deal and acquired backup goalkeeper Illan Meslier. The club's strategy may be affected by players' workloads during the recent World Cup, with many returning late to pre-season training after a demanding schedule.
- •Mikel Arteta urged quick and smart action in the transfer market.
- •Arsenal missed out on Morgan Rogers, who joined Chelsea.
- •The club faces potential fitness challenges after the World Cup.
- •Thirteen Arsenal players participated in the World Cup tournament.
- •Piero Hincapie's loan from Bayer Leverkusen has been made permanent.
"Mikel Arteta called for Arsenal to be "very ambitious, very fast and very smart" in the transfer market in the wake of their Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain in May.
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