Arsenal fans have been reacting to comments that Mikel Arteta has made suggesting that this summer is going to be “a big one”.
The Gunners are set for an important summer transfer window as they aim to build a squad that is capable of winning a Premier League title after it looks as though they’ll miss out on the league this season.
They finished second the last two years, and are currently in second place again. Arteta will hope that during the summer, Arsenal can recruit to win the title next season. New Sporting Director Andrea Berta is set to lead the recruitment which is exciting considering his record in the past at Atletico Madrid.
Arteta told Sky Sports on Tuesday morning: “It’s going to be a big one (summer) and we are very excited about it. When you are going to go again, we want to increase the depth of the squad and the quality and the skills that we need to go to the next step.
“Every summer is big because it is an opportunity and especially because of the number of players we have in the squad right now that is necessary. But it’s a big summer for many things because first of all we have to maintain the good foundations that we have and then obviously how can we improve and evolve the team.”
Arsenal fans react to Arteta’s comments
Following Arteta’s interview, Arsenal fans have taken to X to voice their opinion on what the summer transfer window could look like at the Emirates.
Get me a world class striker and winger
— Unknown god 🇮🇹🏴💊 (@unknowngod002) April 1, 2025
The 2 most obvious needs are an elite LW with output and ball retention skills and a CF killer who can convert 1-2 of those 5-8 BCMs we have every game that Kai/Jesus constantly fluff.
Add a 6, a young midfielder, a defensive player, and a backup GK and thats our 18 man 25/26 tm
— Gooner 4 Life (@ArsenalGunny) April 1, 2025
Trust me Arteta is the next Wenger for arsenal he could finish in top 4 next season some not win a trophy and won’t lose his job. We can’t be going around sacking managers left right and centre we need stability and Arteta 100% is the man
— Mark (@Markafc87) April 1, 2025
He knows what we need
— Daxaner (@daxaner) April 1, 2025
So.. Neto Loan to Transfer, Watkins £45m then
— GOONA (@MTAFC81) April 1, 2025
Given Arsenal and Arteta’s antecedents, it’s gonna be a big disappointment for Gooners.
— 𝑼𝒏𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝑳𝒂𝒘𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 (@pitad_rock) April 1, 2025
How much more does he need to spend to win a trophy
— Qaz (@Q4I53R) April 1, 2025
He is literally telling everyone they have money. Those ones will overprice their players now. Dumb move from the manager
— Zaid (@SegunEfficient) April 1, 2025
What will a big summer look like for Arsenal?
The obvious need for the Gunners is a striker with several players such as Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres heavily linked over a move.
Arteta’s comments hint that they will sign a striker in the summer window, but it is not yet clear as to which one they will pursue. Gyokeres has emerged as the frontrunner in recent days.
The likes of Martin Zubimendi in midfield could also come in as they will need a replacement for Thomas Partey and Jorginho who are both leaving due to contracts expiring.
Click here to see Arsenal’s first team squad for the 2024/25 season.
