The signing of Noni Madueke sparked perhaps the biggest online response to a move in recent Arsenal memory, with everyone having an opinion on the matter. Views ranged from the rational to the ridiculous and sadly in some cases crossed lines which social media companies still need to do more in response to combat – we’re not holding our breath.
Boiling it all down, though, the main concern surrounding the move relates to the price, which Arsenal are spending on a player who is expected to be an option to help cover and compete with Bukayo Saka. Arsenal are using the summer window to reinforce and upgrade in multiple areas to give themselves a better chance of winning silverware next season.
Windows under Mikel Arteta have tended to take a retrospective approach and assess the failings of the previous campaign and respond accordingly in the market. The injury suffered by Bukayo Saka put the nail in the coffin to the already stuttering title charge during the 2024/25 season.
