Eberechi Eze and Gabriel both missed from the spot, leaving Arsenal heartbroken 20 years on from their only previous Champions League final appearance, which they lost to Barcelona. While the campaign ended on a bitter note in Budapest, it has nonetheless been an outstanding season for Arsenal, who secured their first Premier League title in 22 years earlier this month.
In the wake of Saturday’s defeat to PSG, ambitious transfer plans have come to light as the club look to push on under Mikel Arteta heading into next season.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein told TNT Sports: “The number nine position is interesting. A penny for the thoughts of Victor Gyokeres tonight, his first season, and he helped them to this final and then was put on the bench.
“Then the left-sided attack is a big priority for them, and they’ve been looking at it for a few years, and I think they may be the summer where they really go for something. They’ve got the options there.”
He continued: “They want a six/eight midfielder. They want to strengthen at right-back as well. So when you tally up what they’ve got to do, you could see that outlay in the market from last summer repeated or even exceeded.”
Arsenal are also among a group of top clubs eyeing a move for Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa this summer, with the 23-year-old capable of operating as a left-sided attacker and a No 10.
Speculation has been swirling around both Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard amid suggestions that Arsenal are keen to bring in a new left winger ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The Gunners splashed out heavily last summer on deals for Gyokeres and Eze to reinforce their attacking options, though both players were named amongst the substitutes for the Champions League final, with Kai Havertz netting Arsenal’s solitary goal after being chosen to spearhead the attack ahead of the former.