A comprehensive look at the ten biggest player acquisitions in the London club's history reveals a significant shift in spending in recent years.
England international Declan Rice tops the list, with his transfer from West Ham costing the Gunners a staggering €116.6 million. Following him are Nicolas Pépé, who arrived from Lille for €80 million, and Kai Havertz, who made the switch from London rivals Chelsea for a €75 million fee.
The list also includes several players who have not yet joined the club, such as Bruno Guimarães and Martín Zubimendi, indicating that the original source may be based on speculative or simulated data from a game like Football Manager rather than official transfer records.
Here is the complete list of the ten most expensive signings in Arsenal's history, according to the provided data:
1. Declan Rice - €116.60 million
From: West Ham (2023/24).
2. Bruno Guimarães - €87.50 million
From: Newcastle (2026/27).
3. Nicolas Pépé - €80 million
From: Lille (2019/20).
4. Kai Havertz - €75 million
From: Chelsea (2023/24).
5. Martín Zubimendi - €70 million
From: Read Sociedad (2025/26).
6. Eberechi Eze - €69.30 million
From: Crystal Palace (2025/26).
7. Viktor Gyökeres - €66.90 million
From: Sporting CP (2025/26)
8. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - €63.75 million
From: Borussia Dortmund (2017/18).
9. Ben White - €58.50 million
From Brighton (2021/22).
10. Noni Madueke - €56 million
From Chelsea (2025/26).
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