4 transfer priorities for Arsenal before the end of the window

Where does all the time go, eh? It feels like yesterday when all of us were glued to our timelines waiting for the next Declan Rice update. 

Arsenal have had a busy summer, and despite the misfortune regarding Jurrien Timber’s knee, many supporters would argue the club have signed wisely ahead of a massive 2023/24 season in which the Gunners are expected to compete for the Premier League title.

The campaign has started with back-to-back wins, but tougher challenges lie ahead, especially when the schedule condenses.

The swift passage of time means we’re now into the final week of the summer transfer window. This is typically when all the magic happens, and Arsenal are expected to be busy right up until the deadline.

4 transfer priorities for Arsenal before the end of the window

Here are four transfer priorities the Gunners must sort out before the end of the window.

1. Make a Kieran Tierney decision

Heading into the summer window, many expected the club to part ways with Tierney given that he was a disposable asset who could’ve garnered a healthy fee. Oleksandr Zinchenko’s arrival greatly reduced Tierney’s importance last season, and he’s far too good a player to be playing second fiddle.

Thus, a move away seemed sensible for all parties.

However, despite interest from Newcastle and overseas, the Scot hasn’t yet looked close to leaving the club. While he featured throughout the club’s pre-season, he hasn’t been included in either matchday squad to start the Premier League campaign.

Tierney’s omissions would suggest the club are working on a transfer, but where is he going to go? Newcastle are surely out of the running after signing Lewis Hall, and it’s unlikely that anyone from overseas would be willing to match Arsenal’s valuation.

The latest reports have linked Tierney with a loan move, but I don’t see any point in that. Arsenal might as well keep him on their books for greater depth after Timber’s injury.

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