How do we assess Arsenal’s summer transfer window?

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 31: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal celebrates with his team mates after scoring the first goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on August 31, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Overall thoughts

No one should be unhappy with the business the club did this summer. They strengthened all the areas they needed (midfielder aside), and the first team got seriously better. Then the outgoings were perhaps just as significant.

Well, that brings a mad transfer window to a close. Not the way I hoped Arsenal would finish it, but full of excitement for the season ahead. Thanks also to everyone who sent me nice messages this summer, esp as Twitter can be relentless. It’s very appreciated.
— Freddie Paxton (@Freddie_Paxton) September 1, 2022

The deadwood was trimmed and left the squad similarly to January last year. The only knock is a lack of midfield options, so we have to pray that players do not get injured throughout the season.

But overall, the window gets a 9/10 grade as the club did everything it needed to do aside from grabbing a midfielder.