The English newspaper Telegraph has issued a comprehensive report evaluating all of Arsenal's deals since the departure of French manager Arsène Wenger until January 2026, categorizing players based on performance, value for money, and impact on the team's trajectory.

The report noted that the best deals since 2018 included the Norwegian player Martin Ødegaard, who became the team captain and a key playmaker since joining in 2021, and midfielder Declan Rice, who proved his worth in the heart of the field, in addition to the defensive duo William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães, who have formed a backbone for the team in recent years.

Goalkeeper David Raya also stood out with his outstanding performance and excellent ball distribution, alongside winger Leandro Trossard and young forward Gabriel Martinelli, who provided an effective attacking addition to the team.

The report also highlighted the deals of Ben White, Jurriën Timber, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Mikel Merino, which were considered largely successful and contributed to improving the midfield, defense, and attack alike.

Conversely, the report identified a number of deals that did not achieve the desired goals, including Albert Sambi Lokonga, Nicolas Pépé, Willian, and Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson, which saw underperformance or limited impact on the team lineup.

The report also mentioned other deals that were effective but not spectacular, such as Aaron Ramsdale, Kieran Tierney, and Jorginho, where these players contributed to the team's performance but did not leave a strong mark with the club.

The report concluded by noting that Arsenal has made 49 signings since Wenger's departure, ranging from deals that positively influenced the team's trajectory to others that served as lessons in planning or misfortune, explaining how the club has changed under different managements since 2018.