Arsenal missed out on signing Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven in the January transfer window after being heavily linked with a move for the Dutchman last summer. The Netherlands international completed a £40million move to Liverpool last month as Jurgen Klopp bolstered his attacking options following injuries to Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz.
The Gunners' priority was to sign Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk and despite meeting the £88million valuation, the Ukrainian winger signed for London rivals Chelsea instead. Mikel Arteta was keen on adding a new attacker to his squad given Gabriel Jesus' knee injury which led to a deal being completed for Leandro Trossard.
The 28-year-old sealed a £27million move to the Emirates Stadium and was followed by the arrivals of Jakub Kiwior from Spezia and Jorginho from the Blues. Many questioned Trossard's signing given he does not fit into Arsenal's vision of signing younger talents, but his Premier League experience and versatility is seen as a huge addition to Arteta's squad.
