In his first preseason interview, Mikel Arteta admitted that this year’s transfer window was a little slower.

Perhaps that’s because of Euro 2024 and Copa America. However, several Arsenal players—especially those in Germany—have performed exceptionally well this summer.

Kai Havertz scored two goals before the host nation was eliminated. Bukayo Saka scored against Switzerland in that same game and also made a crucial penalty kick.

Euro-2024, England, Bukayo, Saka

But the actual star here isn’t a Gunners player. They really hope he does, but sadly, he doesn’t. That is 17-year-old Lamine Yamal.

Lamine Yamal’s Euro 2024 statistics

With three assists and a genuinely spectacular goal against France in the semi-finals, the teenager has been an absolute hero at the European Championships.

2024 Euro-Yamal-LamineYamal’s pre-Euro 2024 statistics.

He has captured the imagination of not only his nation but the entire continent. Yamal is the youngest player in football history to score a goal at a major event.

After such a breakthrough performance, Barcelona will be placing a high price tag on the head of the Spaniard, who is clearly Lionel Messi’s heir.

Transfermarkt currently values him at €90 million (£77 million), although that amount is anticipated to skyrocket in the future years.

You might be wondering why the Spanish phenomena matters for Arsenal’s transfer window given that Saka’s cutting style is really rather comparable to Saka’s deadly left foot cut. They now have a player who is marginally more valuable than they possessed previously.

Florian Wirth is the target of Arsenal.

Reports from Spain a few months ago stated that Real Madrid was up against Arsenal and Liverpool for the signing of Bayer Leverkusen’s star player, Florian Wirtz.

The German’s performance under Xabi Alonso in the previous season was exceptional. He scored at the Euros, much like Yamal.

With 18 goals and 20 assists in all competitions, the attacking midfielder—who teamed up with former Gunner Granit Xhaka—aided Leverkusen in winning the Bundesliga title without a loss.

It was a notable feat and, moreover, a notable term for the 21-year-old, who has obviously attracted a lot of attention from potential suitors.

Although there are hints that Wirtz may stay put this summer, Arsenal or any other bidder would undoubtedly succeed in luring him away from his native country.

In comparison to those who are already at Arsenal, Saka scored 20 goals more in the previous season than any other player in the renowned red and white, and no one recorded more assists. Once again, the club’s number seven was the star player in that regard, contributing fourteen, three more than Martin Odegaard.

He is a “little genius,” according to Scout Jacek Kulig, and he could fetch a high price when it’s time to part with him.

According to Transfermarkt, his value is even more astounding than Yamal’s.

That estimate is a whopping £112 million at the moment. To put Declan Rice, who cost them £105 million a year ago, in perspective, his estimated price is still about the same as Saka’s, who is reportedly valued at £120 million.

If the player is still available in 2025, Arsenal should be very interested, even though it seems unlikely that a move will be completed this year. He is an exceptional sportsman who will be a big star for a long time.