(4-2-3-1) Arsenal possible lineup next season with Rodrygo and Gyokeres upfront – As Mikel Arteta set to start new season with FIVE new signings WE’RE WINNING THE LEAGUE THIS SEASON
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta delivered one of his boldest press conferences yet this afternoon, teasing an exciting tactical shake-up and confirming the club’s ambitious transfer activity ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Speaking to the press at London Colney, Arteta openly hinted at a new-look 4-2-3-1 formation built around Brazilian star Rodrygo and Swedish goal machine Viktor Gyökeres leading the line — as the Gunners prepare to unleash five marquee signings on the league.
“We’re building a squad not just to compete, but to win everything,” Arteta declared. “Our ambition is clear — we’re going for the title, and these new additions will take us there.”
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Arsenal’s Potential Starting XI for Next Season (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: David Raya
Right-back: Ben White
Centre-back: William Saliba
Centre-back: Gabriel Magalhães
Left-back: Oleksandr Zinchenko
Defensive Midfield: Declan Rice
Defensive Midfield: Martin Zubimendi (reported new signing)
Right Wing: Bukayo Saka
Attacking Midfield: Martin Ødegaard
Left Wing: Rodrygo (from Real Madrid)
Striker: Viktor Gyökeres (from Sporting CP)
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Five New Signings Set to Transform the Squad
Arteta confirmed that Arsenal’s recruitment team, led by Edu Gaspar, is deep in negotiations for five key players — two of which are Rodrygo and Gyökeres, with both transfers described as very close.
“We’re adding top-level quality in key areas,” Arteta said. “Players with the personality to perform at the highest stage, to bring goals, intensity, and winning mentality.”
The other three rumored signings include:
Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) — a composed deep-lying playmaker.
Miguel Gutierrez (Girona) — a dynamic left-back.
Amadou Onana (Everton) — a powerful box-to-box midfielder.
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Arteta’s Tactical Vision: Pace, Control, Ruthlessness
The Gunners boss outlined his vision for a more unpredictable, ruthless attacking side built around Rodrygo’s dribbling and creativity, Gyökeres’ physical presence and clinical finishing, and the existing dynamism of Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard.
“We want to control games with possession but also punish teams quickly in transitions,” Arteta explained. “Rodrygo and Viktor give us fresh weapons in the final third. It’s going to be difficult for any defense to cope.”
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“We’re Winning the League This Season”
In his boldest statement yet, Arteta openly declared his confidence in Arsenal’s title prospects:
“We’re winning the league this season. That’s the belief in the dressing room. We came close before, but now we’re stronger, wiser, and hungrier. Our fans deserve it, and we’re going to fight for every point.”
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What’s Next?
The new-look Arsenal side is expected to debut during the club’s preseason tour in the USA next month, with official transfer announcements for Rodrygo and Gyökeres anticipated in the coming weeks.