Arsenal transfer news 2020
Here are some of the major Arsenal transfer news stories from 2020:
January 2020
- Arsenal signed Martin Ødegaard, a 22-year-old attacking midfielder, on loan from Real Madrid until the end of the season.
- The club also signed Pablo Marí, a 27-year-old center-back, from Flamengo for a reported fee of £4.2 million.
- Arsenal sold midfielder Denis Suárez to Celta Vigo for a reported fee of £3.2 million.
Summer 2020
- Arsenal signed Willian Borges da Silva, a 32-year-old winger, on a free transfer from Chelsea.
- The club also signed Gabriel Magalhães, a 22-year-old center-back, from Lille for a reported fee of £27 million.
- Arsenal signed Thomas Partey, a 27-year-old midfielder, from Atlético Madrid for a reported fee of £45 million.
- The club sold midfielder Lucas Torreira to AS Roma for a reported fee of £5.5 million.
- Arsenal signed Cedric Soares, a 29-year-old right-back, on loan from Southampton until the end of the season.
Other transfer rumors and news
- In January 2020, there were reports that Arsenal were interested in signing Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, but the deal ultimately did not happen.
- In the summer of 2020, there were rumors that Arsenal were interested in signing Lille midfielder Renato Sanches, but the deal ultimately did not happen.
- In August 2020, there were reports that Arsenal were interested in signing Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen, but the deal ultimately did not happen.
Transfer budget
- In August 2020, Arsenal's technical director Edu revealed that the club had a transfer budget of around £50 million for the summer transfer window.
Transfer strategy
- In 2020, Arsenal's transfer strategy focused on signing young players with potential, as well as experienced players who could improve the team's squad depth. The club also prioritized signing players who fit into Mikel Arteta's tactical system.