Arsenal are closing in on a blockbuster deal to land Mikel Arteta’s top transfer target, with the club willing to pay up to £90 million to land the player this summer. The Gunners, who finished the 2025 Premier League season as champions with 85 points, are desperate to bolster their squad before the new campaign kicks off.

What’s the target?

The priority signing is a Premier League forward whose name has been linked with Arsenal for weeks. Sources close to the club confirm that Arteta’s first-choice target remains the club’s priority, with the manager pushing hard to complete the deal before the transfer window slams shut. Arsenal’s attack scored 71 goals last season and conceded just 27, leaving them seven points clear of Manchester City at the summit.

Why £90m?

The eye-watering fee reflects the player’s status as one of the league’s most in-demand attackers. Arsenal’s recent form-five straight wins to end the season-has only strengthened their hand, with the last result a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on 24 May 2026. The club’s attacking output and defensive solidity have made them the envy of the division, and Arteta is determined to add another star to the mix.

What happens next?

The Gunners are now in advanced talks with the player’s club, with a deal expected to be finalised within days. If completed, the signing would be Arteta’s biggest move since taking charge in 2019. Arsenal’s next fixture is a home clash against Chelsea on 6 September 2026, with the Blues sitting 10th in the table. The club’s summer plans are now squarely focused on landing their marquee target before the window shuts.

Arsenal finished the 2025 season as Premier League champions with 85 points from 38 games, seven clear of Manchester City. They scored 71 goals and conceded 27, ending the campaign with five straight wins, including a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on 24 May 2026.