Arsenal's most expensive signings of all time: Where do Bruno Guimaraes, Ezri Konsa rank?

Arsenal’s financial outlook has shifted dramatically since the post-Emirates years, when careful spending defined the Arsene Wenger era.

The Gunners are now operating from a position of strength, allowing the club to approach the transfer market with far greater freedom.

That was evident in the summer of 2025, when more than £250m was spent on seven additions, including Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze and Martin Zubimendi, all of whom rank among the club’s most expensive signings at the time.

However, Arsenal's summer activity in 2026 saw two new additions to the list, although the addition that Gooners so craved - a Julian Alvarez or a Vinicius Junior - did not arrive.

Whether that proves fatal in the Premier League title race remains to be seen, but in the meantime, Sports Mole counts down the top 10 most expensive Arsenal signings ever.

10. Ben White - £49.8m

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From: Brighton & Hove Albion

Date: July 30, 2021

Age at the time: 23

Honours at Arsenal

• Premier League (1): 2025-26
• Community Shield (2): 2023, 2026

9. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - £54.2m

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From: Borussia Dortmund

Date: January 31, 2018

Age at the time: 28

Arsenal appearances: 163

Arsenal goals: 92

Honours at Arsenal

• FA Cup (1): 2019-20
• Community Shield (1): 2020

8. Ezri Konsa - £55m

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From: Aston Villa

Date: August 21, 2026

Age at the time: 28

Honours at Arsenal

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7. Viktor Gyokeres - £57.5m

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From: Sporting Lisbon

Date: July 26, 2025

Age at the time: 27

Honours at Arsenal

• Premier League (1): 2025-26
• Community Shield (1): 2026

6. Eberechi Eze - £60.4m

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From: Crystal Palace

Date: August 23, 2025

Age at the time: 27

Honours at Arsenal

• Premier League (1): 2025-26
• Community Shield (1): 2026

5. Martin Zubimendi - £60.5m

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From: Martin Zubimendi

Date: July 6, 2025

Age at the time: 26

Honours at Arsenal

• Premier League (1): 2025-26
• Community Shield (1): 2026

4. Kai Havertz - £63.8m

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From: Chelsea

Date: July 1, 2023

Age at the time: 24

Honours at Arsenal

• Premier League (1): 2025-26
• Community Shield (2): 2023, 2026

3. Nicolas Pepe - £68m

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From: Lille

Date: August 1, 2019

Age at the time: 24

Arsenal appearances: 112

Arsenal goals: 27

Honours at Arsenal

• FA Cup (1): 2019-20
• Community Shield (1): 2020

2. Bruno Guimaraes - £75m

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From: Newcastle United

Date: August 8, 2026

Age at the time: 28

Honours at Arsenal

• Community Shield (1): 2026

1. Declan Rice - £99.2m

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From: West Ham United

Date: July 15, 2023

Age at the time: 24

Honours at Arsenal

• Premier League (1): 2025-26
• Community Shield (2): 2023, 2026