Did Arsenal have a good transfer window?

Grading every single move the club made from June until the end of August

The transfer window is shut; long live the transfer window!

Arsenal made an absolutely seismic change to its squad between June and the end of August, dropping £202 million in transfer fees on four incoming players and bringing in an estimated £57m on an outgoing 10.

As evidenced by the games we’ve seen so far, Arsenal’s squad is a lot deeper than it was a year ago. But it’s also…just plain different. It’s easier to see the net effects of the window and make up your mind there, but what about when you break it down move-by-move and compare it to other business conducted this summer? That’s exactly what I’m going to do below, so buckle up!

My rubric is going to be like one of the tougher professors or teachers you’ve ever had. And keep in mind I’m not just grading on quality of player; I’m grading the finances of the deal as well. Of course, this is based on what we know today and what we expect to happen, and like most recaps of offseason movement, it’s sure to look silly in three years.

Now let’s get into it!