Every signing Arsenal made under Edu Gaspar ranked from worst to best
Introduction
Since Edu Gaspar took over as Arsenal's technical director in 2019, he has overseen a significant overhaul of the club's squad. Some of his signings have been more successful than others, and here we rank all of them from worst to best.
10. Willian
Willian joined Arsenal on a free transfer from Chelsea in 2020, but he failed to live up to expectations. The Brazilian winger made just 37 appearances for the Gunners before leaving the club in 2021.
9. Cedric Soares
Cedric Soares joined Arsenal from Southampton in 2020. The Portuguese right-back has been a decent squad player for the Gunners, but he has not been able to establish himself as a regular starter.
8. Sead Kolasinac
Sead Kolasinac joined Arsenal from Schalke in 2017. The Bosnian left-back has made over 100 appearances for the Gunners, but he has been inconsistent and error-prone.
7. Pablo Mari
Pablo Mari joined Arsenal from Flamengo in 2020. The Spanish center-back has been a solid performer for the Gunners, but he has not been able to fully establish himself in the team.
6. Bernd Leno
Bernd Leno joined Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen in 2018. The German goalkeeper has been a reliable performer for the Gunners, but he has not been able to fully convince Mikel Arteta that he is the club's long-term number one.
5. Gabriel Magalhaes
Gabriel Magalhaes joined Arsenal from Lille in 2020. The Brazilian center-back has been a revelation for the Gunners, and he has quickly established himself as one of the best defenders in the Premier League.
4. Kieran Tierney
Kieran Tierney joined Arsenal from Celtic in 2019. The Scottish left-back has been a key player for the Gunners, and he has quickly established himself as one of the best full-backs in the Premier League.
3. Emile Smith Rowe
Emile Smith Rowe is a product of Arsenal's academy. The English midfielder has broken into the first team this season, and he has quickly become one of the most exciting young players in the Premier League.
2. Thomas Partey
Thomas Partey joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020. The Ghanaian midfielder has been a key player for the Gunners, and he has quickly established himself as one of the best midfielders in the Premier League.
1. Aaron Ramsdale
Aaron Ramsdale joined Arsenal from Sheffield United in 2021. The English goalkeeper has been a revelation for the Gunners, and he has quickly established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League.