Arsenal have fallen behind their top-four rivals in recent seasons despite spending big money in the transfer market. With Mikel Arteta’s young team injecting new enthusiasm into the club, the future is looking positive at the Emirates. Gabriel Jesus looks set to become Arsenal’s latest arrival for £45 and Leeds winger Raphinha could be next. But where would these two potential signings appear on the list of Arsenal’s top 10 most expensive transfers?
10. Shkodran Mustafi – £36m Valencia to Arsenal 2016
The mere sight of Shkodran Mustafi is enough to induce PTSD in Arsenal supporters. Signed as a ball-playing centre back, the German World Cup winner often appeared to be frightened of the object, as well as his opponents. Mustafi was regularly the culprit for conceding penalties and own goals during his 151 games for the club, while red cards were often brandished in his direction. One of Arsene Wenger’s worst signings for Arsenal at £36m.
9. Alexis Sanchez – £38m Barcelona to Arsenal 2015
Signing Alexis Sanchez was a huge coup for Arsenal at the time and the Chile striker galvanised the club. He helped win two FA Cups, scoring against Aston Villa in the 2015 final and Chelsea in the 2017 showpiece. Sanchez ultimately proved an excellent piece of transfer business with 80 goals in 166 games for the Gunners, before leaving for Manchester United where he managed to score just five times in total.
8. Granit Xhaka – £40m Borussia Mönchengladbach to Arsenal 2016
Signed as the leader that Arsenal had been missing since Patrick Vieira’s departure 11 years previously, the Swiss midfielder has been a divisive figure since his arrival. Capable of scoring long range pile-drivers but also of moments of madness, Xhaka’s performances vary wildly. While he is rarely injured, the 29-year-old is too slow in his passing and movement to take Arsenal to the next level. Could be sold before the coming season starts.
7. Mesut Ozil – £42m Real Madrid to Arsenal 2013
Billed as the man to bring the glory days back to north London, Mesut Ozil produced some sublime displays but never quite lived up to the hype of his 2013 deadline day transfer. The Germany midfielder’s creativity and vision made him a crowd favourite and he guided the Gunners to an FA Cup win in his first season – their first silverware in nine years. His spell at the club ended with him…
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