Arsenal are expected to sign a new midfielder in the summer of 2025, according to Arsenal pundit Charles Watts.
Speaking in his Daily news column for CaughtOffsideWatts stressed that the potential departures of key midfielders such as Thomas Partey and Jorginho could force Mikel Arteta to strengthen the squad in that area.
Thomas Partey’s current contract will expire at the end of the season and there have been no updates on a renewal. Watts believes Partey is likely to leave, and Jorginho could also leave, adding more urgency to Arsenal’s search for central midfield reinforcements.
Arsenal have already signed key midfielders, including Declan Rice last season and Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino in this summer’s transfer window.
However, according to Watts, Arteta could be looking to bring in at least two more midfielders in the next window, including a big-name signing and a younger player with potential.
He said:
“I can’t sit here right now and say for sure who Arsenal will bring in next summer in terms of midfield, but it’s certainly an area they’ll be looking to strengthen.”
“Thomas Partey is out of contract and so far there has been no talk of extending his deal. The expectation at this stage is that he will continue once his current contract expires.”
“Jorginho could also leave and if that happens there will be an obvious need to bring in at least one replacement in the deeper central midfield position.”
“I think they will look to refresh that area, potentially adding a big name and also a younger player, like they did when they signed Sambi Lokonga a few years ago.”
Arsenal’s exciting crop of youngsters could force Arteta to look for solutions within
Arsenal have a wealth of youth coming through the academy, which may not be overlooked by Mikel Arteta, especially after his recent performance against Bolton.
Nwaneri put in a performance as if they were ready for regular first-team football and given the amount of games the clubs are playing this season, he could end up getting substantial first-team minutes.
If he continues to perform the way he did, Arteta could try to promote him instead of signing a new youngster.
