Forget Eze and Gyokeres, Andrea Berta is yet to do his two most important pieces of business at Arsenal

Arsenal addressed fan demands by spending over £250 million on eight new signings during the summer transfer window, including key acquisitions such as striker Viktor Gyokeres and creative midfielder Eberechi Eze. The club also finalized the signing of Piero Hincapie on deadline day while offloading squad players Oleksandr Zinchenko and Fabio Vieira to balance finances.

Despite the significant squad overhaul, two critical issues remain unresolved: contract extensions for Bukayo Saka and William Saliba, whose current deals expire in 2027. Arsenal risk losing leverage if negotiations extend into next summer, potentially forcing sales to avoid free transfers the following year. Saliba seeks a salary reflecting his importance amid interest from Real Madrid, while Saka's future hinges on Arsenal's ability to convince him the club can compete for major honors.

The club must demonstrate its ambition to win trophies and assure both players that the reinforced squad is capable of challenging for Premier League and Champions League success, as their decisions will significantly impact Arsenal's long-term prospects.