Mikel Arteta’s potential Arsenal super squad for the 2025/26 season, backed by a £250 million investment, could feature Nico Williams, Viktor Gyokeres, and Martin Zubimendi. Arsenal dream XI after Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi transfers and one key exit Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres have both reportedly reached agreements over personal terms ahead of a potential transfer to the Gunners this summer window
Arsenal’s ambitions for the 2025/26 season have been made crystal clear after today’s press conference, with reports confirming that the Gunners are preparing to unleash a new-look super squad backed by a staggering £250 million investment.
Mikel Arteta, determined to build a side capable of ending Manchester City’s dominance, has placed Nico Williams, Viktor Gyökeres, and Martin Zubimendi at the heart of his summer transfer plans — with personal terms reportedly agreed for two of them already.
Viktor Gyökeres and Martin Zubimendi Close In
Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyökeres, who has taken Europe by storm with his sensational goal record, is on the verge of becoming Arsenal’s new number 9. The Gunners have reportedly agreed to his £300,000-a-week salary demands, with a deal expected to be finalized in the coming days.
Alongside him, Real Sociedad’s midfield general Martin Zubimendi is poised to bolster Arsenal’s engine room. The Spanish international has agreed personal terms and is seen as a long-term replacement for Thomas Partey, with his tactical intelligence and ball-winning ability highly valued by Arteta.
Nico Williams Remains a Priority
Arsenal remain locked in negotiations with Athletic Club over dynamic winger Nico Williams, one of LaLiga’s standout performers. Arteta is a huge admirer of the Spanish international’s speed, creativity, and ability to stretch defenses — with hopes high that a deal can be struck to add Williams to an already exciting attacking line-up.
Arsenal’s Dream Starting XI for 2025/26
If all three targets arrive and one key player departs — likely Thomas Partey or Eddie Nketiah — Arsenal’s starting XI could look something like this:
Arsenal Dream XI (4-3-3)
GK: David Raya
RB: Ben White
CB: William Saliba
CB: Gabriel Magalhães
LB: Oleksandr Zinchenko
DM: Martin Zubimendi
CM: Declan Rice
CM: Martin Ødegaard (C)
RW: Bukayo Saka
ST: Viktor Gyökeres
LW: Nico Williams
This line-up promises power, pace, and technical brilliance — a team designed to challenge for the Premier League title and make a deep Champions League run.
One Key Exit Expected
To fund these moves and balance the wage bill, one high-profile exit is expected, with Partey, Nketiah, or Reiss Nelson tipped as the likeliest to leave the Emirates this summer.
Conclusion
Arsenal fans have every reason to be excited as the Gunners prepare for what could be their boldest and most expensive summer under Arteta. With Gyökeres and Zubimendi close, and Nico Williams still firmly on the radar, Arsenal’s 2025/26 campaign could begin with a squad capable of ending their 21-year title drought.