Arsenal s transfer review to August 27, 2025: 7 new players have arrived, Piero Hinkapi is approaching to join

Arsenal performed very positively in the transfer market at the beginning of the 2025/2026 season. As of Wednesday, August 27, the team coached by Mikel Arteta has brought in seven new players to strengthen the roster. Despite frequent activities, Arsenal has not stopped signings.

One of the most eye-catching signings is the arrival of Victor Gicelles, the prolific striker who transferred at a sky-high price. Not only that, Arsenal also successfully introduced Martin Zubimendi and Ebrech Eze, two players who are believed to have an immediate impact on the team's game.

Arsenal did not stop there, and now they are getting closer to the official announcement of the introduction of Piero Hinkapi. The Bayer Leverkusen centre-back has accepted a personal deal and is now waiting to complete technical details with the German club.

When officially announced, Lingard will become the eighth player to join Emirates Stadium this summer. Here is a summary of Arsenal's transfers so far:

Arsenal's new players list

Arsenal has really spent a lot of money this summer. Martin Zubimini joined from Real Sociedad for €70 million, and Ebridge Eze signed from Crystal Palace for €69.3 million.

In addition, Victor Gicelles also successfully transferred from Portuguese sports club to Arsenal for up to 65.8 million euros. These three players are Arsenal's most expensive acquisitions to date.

In addition to those famous names, Arsenal has further enriched the lineup by introducing Kepa Arezavaraga and Noni Maduk from Chelsea, Christian Nogad from Brentford, and young Christian Moscra from Valencia.

If Piero Hinkapi really joins, Arsenal's defense will be more stable.

Minimum Transfer Earnings

Although Arsenal are very active in the transfer market, they do not earn much from player sales. So far, Arsenal has sold Nuno Tavarez to Lazio for only €5 million and Marginhos to Cruzero for €3 million.

The remaining players will be released for free or return to the parent club after the loan period ends.

Some names, such as Ruoginho, Kieran Tierney, until Takeda Shusuke, had to leave the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal also let go of several youth training players to give up space for other young talents.

This situation caused Arsenal to record a negative transfer balance. However, this move is in line with the club's bold ambitions to compete for the title in the 2025/2026 season.

Arsenal Transfer Summary

Player transfers:

Kepa Alizabalaga (Chelsea)

Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad)

Christian Norgad (Brentford)

Noni Marduk (Chelsea)

Christian Moscra (Valencia)

Victor Jocres (Arsenal)

Ebrech Eze (Crystal Palace)

Players leave:

Jorginho (loan away)

Kieran Tierney (loan away)

Raheem Sterling (return to Chelsea)

Neto (return to Bournemouth)

Nuno Tavarez (Lazio)

Marginhos (Cruzero)

Daisuke Takahashi (transfer)

Carl Hein (Werder Bremen)