Arsenal eye Rodrygo Lookman targets

Arsenal weigh bold targets as they look to fund a new attacker while managing finances.

Arsenal eye Rodrygo Lookman targets after raising £100m from player sales

Arsenal may still look to add a new attacker this summer, but they need to raise funds by moving players first. The club has backed Arteta with substantial spending, yet UEFA rules and the need to balance the books mean any sizeable signing depends on sales. The analysis outlines five potential targets that could fit the budget if enough income comes from selling current squad members.

Arsenal are betting on a hybrid approach: use sales to finance upgrades while chasing players who can lift their ceiling. The market’s price tags and wage demands heighten the risk that even a big sale will not guarantee a smooth path to a second striker or winger who can consistently deliver in big games. Recruitment this summer will test the club’s balance between ambition and prudence, and the way they manage deadwood could determine how quickly they move from rebuilding to contending.

Highlights

The transfer window will test Arsenal's balance between ambition and prudence.