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Ranking Edu Gaspar’s five greatest Arsenal transfers
By Kian Long
Here are five greatest Arsenal transfer of the Edu Gaspar era. It will take a look at transfers from January 2020 onwards, when Edu was more heavily involved in the deals.
According to reports in England which are circulating this morning, Edu Gaspar could be on his way out of Arsenal.
In 2019, Edu became Arsenal's first-ever technical director and in 2022, he was promoted to the first-ever sporting director at Arsenal.
So, Edu has certainly made an impact at Arsenal. As a club legend, Arsenal fans hope that the news is not true. However, it is pretty widely reported, with reliable sources relaying the news.
🚨 Edu Gaspar will leave Arsenal as plan will be confirmed soon, he’ll leave his director position at the club.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 4, 2024
👀 Nottingham Forest and Olympiacos owner Marinakis has always wanted Edu as a top target to coordinate the group. pic.twitter.com/3Vrmzqwg4L
Nevertheless, Edu's impact at Arsenal will not be forgotten. As mentioned, he has left behind an impeccable legacy. So, let's take a trip down memory lane and assess the five greatest players signed during his legacy in the directing roles.
Ranking Edu Gaspar’s five greatest Arsenal transfers
1. Gabriel Magalhaes
Signed from: Lille
Transfer fee: £27m
Transfer date: September 1, 2020
Gabriel Magalhaes is the best deal orchestrated by Edu Gaspar. As an expert in Brazilian football, Edu would have been excited to sign Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille in 2020.
When he originally signed, Edu said: “We are delighted to have signed Gabriel. He is a player we have been studying for a while and he was in demand from many clubs, so we are proud to have agreed and completed this transfer with Lille and the player."
At Arsenal, Gabriel has gone from strength to strength. Now, he is considered as one of the best defenders in the world and he is a key member of the Mikel Arteta revolution at Arsenal.
2. Martin Odegaard
Signed from: Real Madrid
Transfer fee: £34m
Transfer date: 20 August, 2021
Originally signed on loan, Arsenal made the signing of Martin Odegaard permanent in the 2021 summer transfer window.
The former Real Madrid wonderkid was given a second chance at Arsenal and to say he capitalised on this chance would be an understatement. Not before long, he became captain of the club and remains one of Edu's best transfer deals.
3. Declan Rice
Signed from: West Ham United
Transfer fee: £105m
Transfer date: 15 July, 2023
Arsenal broke their transfer record in 2023 to bring Declan Rice to the best club in London. To this day, it remains one of the best deals which Edu Gaspar was influential in.
Breaking the £100m threshold is always bound to raise eyebrows. However, Declan Rice embraced the scrutiny and now, his price tag is only mentioned in a positive light.
Declan Rice, we got him half price.
4. Leandro Trossard
Signed from: Brighton and Hove Albion
Transfer fee: £27m
Transfer date: 20 January, 2023
Signed as an alternative to Mykahilo Mudryk who ultimately lost out by joining Chelsea instead, Leandro Trossard has been the far better player of the two.
Joining Arsenal in the 2023 January transfer window, Trossard has gone from strength to strength at Arsenal.
He hasn't always been a first team starter. However, he has produced many great moments at Arsenal when coming from the bench. An intelligent player with a keen eye for goal, he had to make this list.
5. Ben White
Signed from: Brighton and Hove Albion
Transfer fee: £50m
Transfer date: 30 July, 2021
When he was signed in 2021, people were quick to criticise Arsenal for spending £50m on a relatively unproven defender. However, as time has elapsed, Ben White has silenced those critics.
Signed as a centre back, Ben White now operates as Arsenal's first choice right-back. He is incredibly multifaceted and has an exceptional impact on the Arsenal team.