SpotlightFootball.LondonUnverified source· 23 Aug 2026
Arteta's 43 Arsenal signings ranked from worst to best
From corporate punts to title-winning gems, every Arteta signing assessed.
Mikel Arteta
coach
Signings
43
Tenure
Since December 2019
Role
Manager (promoted from head coach)
What happened. Football.London ranks all 43 signings made under Mikel Arteta, highlighting hits and misses.
- Some signings were corporate punts like Auston Trusty.
- Emergency stopgaps included goalkeeper Neto.
- Arteta's influence on transfers grew over time.
Ranking highlights the mixed success of Arteta's recruitment during his transformative tenure.
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