(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

(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

After two second-place finishes, Mikel Arteta will be dreaming of finally lifting the title in 2024/25.

But to do that, the Spaniard will need to make some crucial changes to his side as the Gunners look to go up another level once again.

With the possible departures of Thomas Partey, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Nuno Tavares, Kieran Tierney, Eddie Nketiah and even Fabio Vieira or Emile Smith Rowe, and the Gunners fighting on multiple fronts, he will need some reinforcements for not only his squad but to improve the starting XI.

The Gunners will be looking to improve in these three key areas:

They also may target a starting left-winger who can also play as a striker or on the right wing in Saka’s absence, so we will look at possible signings in this area as well.

Here are dream, realistic and wildcard options for how Arteta could line up his Arsenal side for 2024/25.

Dream
This XI could be the one that stops Manchester City from winning a fifth consecutive Premier League title.

As already mentioned, the Gunners will be targeting a new number nine, a Thomas Partey replacement, a Bukayo Saka understudy or a possible LW/ST/RW hybrid.

Viktor Gyökeres would be our dream signing to lead the Arsenal line next season after his standout first season for Sporting CP. The Sweden international finished the campaign with the most touches in the opposition box (308), the most shots on target (58), the most goal involvements (39) and the most goals (29) in the Primeira Liga after his move from Championship side Coventry City and is the complete forward.

With a €100m release clause, a lot of sides will be looking at a possible move for the 25-year-old, but as the perfect fit in Arteta’s system, he should be their number one target.

Bruno Guimarães would be the dream fit alongside Declan Rice and Martin Ødegaard in midfield. The Newcastle man won possession more times (236) than any other Premier League player in 2023/24, as well as winning the most duels (285), the most fouls (108) and making the most high turnovers (40) in the competition. That, coupled with his eight goals and seven assists, make him the perfect choice.

We haven’t chosen a dream Saka understudy as such, but with Rafael Leão’s ability to play both on the left-hand side as well as up top, he would be the perfect player to play a number of roles in this Arsenal side.