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The true value of Arsenal squad as Mikel Arteta set for £254m summer transfer windfall

opera.com 2024/10/5

Arsenal have yet to really get going in the summer transfer window. David Raya finally signed a permanent deal with the Gunners on Thursday, but that is the only piece of incoming business they have done, bar adding to their youth team.

A number of players are expected to leave in the coming days and weeks, while Mikel Arteta and Edu are also looking to strengthen their squad ahead of another Premier League title challenge in the upcoming season.

In order to make big-money signings, the club will need to ensure they continue to comply with Financial Fair Play and Profit and Sustainability Rules. And that will see the north Londoners looking to get the best deals possible for any sales.

With that in mind, football.london takes a look at the true value of the Gunners' squad in this summer transfer window.

Raya: One of the easier ones to value in this list. He's just signed for £27million from Brentford, plus the £3million loan fee from last season. His value will rise, with good performances, but for now, that's what he's worth.

Signed for an initial £24million from Sheffield United, Ramsdale has had good times and bad times at Arsenal and you can probably say he is worth about the same as he was then.

William Saliba: One of the players in the squad who has seen his value sky-rocket the most. Saliba has been outstanding for Arsenal and is showing it on the big stage for France too. Worth his weight in gold.

Gabriel Magalhaes: Another player who shone last season for the Gunners. He may be three years Saliba's senior, but his importance to the team should not go unnoticed.

Oleksandr Zinchenko: Arsenal signed Zinchenko from Manchester City in 2022 for around £30million. He's not had the best time in north London, but still has plenty of pedigree.

Jurrien Timber: Signed for Arsenal for £34million last summer and has barely played due to injury. You cannot say his value has diminished because of that.

Jakub Kiwior: Could be on the move this summer. Has only been with the club for a year-and-a-half having signed for £21million from Spezia, but probably warrants a slight increase.

Takehiro Tomiyasu: Has not been able to tie down a regular starting spot at Emirates Stadium, but is always solid when called upon. Signed for an initial £16million and probably worth around that or slightly more now.

Kieran Tierney: Not in favour in north London now having been out on loan with Real Sociedad last season. Looks likely to move on this summer.

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