Mikel Arteta and Arsenal conducted one of the busiest transfer windows in club history during the 2026 summer market. By coupling massive headline acquisitions with substantial squad departures, the Gunners reshaped their squad dynamics while managing strict Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Here is the complete breakdown of Arsenal's 2026 financial transactions, incoming transfers, salary structure, and top goalscorers.
Transfer Income vs. Expense: Net Spend Reality
Arsenal made heavy investments in primary targets while simultaneously raising over £120m through player sales.
Total Expenditure (Incomings): ~£198.5m across four major headline signings.
Sales Income (Outgoings): £120m+ generated from player departures.
Estimated Net Spend: ~£78m.
Players Sold: 7 first-team/fringe players were permanently transferred out, headlined by Gabriel Martinelli's £60m club-record move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.
Departures Summary (7 Players Sold/Transferred)
Gabriel Martinelli (Al-Hilal) – £60m
Jakub Kiwior
Leandro Trossard
Gabriel Jesus
Fábio Vieira
Christian Nørgaard
Karl Hein
Arsenal Players Signed (2026 Window)
Arsenal reinforced four critical positions, acquiring proven Premier League and European talent:
| Player | Previous Club | Position | Reported Fee |
| Bruno Guimarães | Newcastle United | Central Midfielder | £75.0m |
| Ezri Konsa | Aston Villa | Centre-Back | £55.0m |
| Piero Hincapié | Bayer Leverkusen | Left-Back / Centre-Back | £34.5m |
| Christos Tzolis | Club Brugge | Winger | £34.0m |
| Total Expense | £198.5m |
Arsenal Highest Earning Players List (2026/27)
Following recent contract renewals and summer arrivals, Arsenal's annual wage bill totals approximately £178.9m (excluding incentive bonuses). Bukayo Saka leads the squad after committing his long-term future to the club.
| Rank | Player | Position | Base Weekly Wage | Base Annual Salary |
| 1 | Bukayo Saka | Right Winger | £300,000 | £15.6m |
| 2 | Kai Havertz | Forward | £275,000 | £14.2m |
| 3 | Bruno Guimarães | Central Midfielder | £250,000 | £13.0m |
| 4 | Declan Rice | Midfielder | £250,000 | £13.0m |
| 5 | William Saliba | Centre-Back | £250,000 | £13.0m |
| 6 | Martin Ødegaard | Attacking Midfielder | £220,000 | £11.4m |
| 7 | Gabriel Magalhães | Centre-Back | £200,000 | £10.4m |
| 8 | Viktor Gyökeres | Striker | £200,000 | £10.4m |
| 9 | Eberechi Eze | Midfielder | £175,000 | £9.1m |
| 10 | Ezri Konsa | Defender | £150,000 | £7.8m |
Arsenal Highest Goalscorers
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| Viktor Gyökeres is Arsenal's top goalscorer |
Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres finished as Arsenal's top goalscorer in the Premier League during the 2025/26 campaign.
| Rank | Player | Premier League Goals (2025/26) | Total Goal Contributions (G+A) |
| 1 | Viktor Gyökeres | 14 | 15 |
| 2 | Bukayo Saka | 7 | 12 |
| 3 | Eberechi Eze | 7 | 9 |
| 4 | Leandro Trossard | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | MartÃn Zubimendi | 5 | 6 |
