Edu's £650m Arsenal signings ranked from record transfer disaster to outwitting Tottenham
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Arsenal are set for huge changes behind the scenes after news broke of Edu's impending departure.
The Spaniard has helped oversee a huge overhaul at the Emirates since he first arrived as a technical director in July 2019.
He was appointed sporting director a few months later and formed a close working relationship with Mikel Arteta.
Edu helped secure the signatures of players such as Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes but there have also been some not-so-successful signings during his tenure.
GB News takes a look at all signings Arsenal made during Edu's time with the club and how they fared at the club.
Edu is set to leave Arsenal
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Riccardo Calafiori - B
The young Italian has helped fill a gaping hole in Mikel Arteta's side and its clear to see he has a bright future.
Mikel Merino - C
Another necessary transfer this past summer. Jury is still out on whether it was the right move or not.
David Raya - A
A controversial arrival last summer but the Spaniard has proven his weight in gold and is seen as one of the best goalkeepers in Europe.
Declan Rice - A
The record signing was always going to be under scrutiny but he's largely lived up to expectations and helped make Arsenal far more solid in midfield.
Kai Havertz - D
Mikel Arteta continues to defend Kai Havertz as someone who helps make Arsenal tick going forward, but the German has still looked toothless in front of goal.
Jurrien Timber - C
A horror injury wrote off his debut season but has begun to showcase his talents this season.
Gabriel Jesus - B
Helped Arsenal make that jump up to serious title challengers in his debut campaign. Has seen his importance drop this season though.
Fabio Vieira - D
Failed to break into Arsenal's midfield rotation and looks unlikely to be given another chance any time soon.
Oleksandr Zinchenko - C
Much like Jesus, Zinchenko helped bring a winning mentality to Arsenal at a vital point of their rebuild. Served his purpose.
Leandro Trossard - A
The kind of signing managers dream of. A bargain January buy compared to the £80milion-plus they were looking to spend on Mykhaylo Mudryk. Has scored some crucial goals since his arrival.
Jakub Kiwior - D
Signed as a back up to William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, but has failed to impress.
Jorginho - B
Another signing who helped bring a winning mentality to the Arsenal dressing room for a bargain deal.
Matt Turner - C
Someone Arsenal were able to make a small profit after just a year at the club.
Martin Odegaard is one of Edu's most iconic signings
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Marquinhos - D
Signed as an exciting prospect two years ago but looks on his way out of the club after a series of loan spells.
Ben White - A
Sometimes overlooked as one of the best right backs in the Premier League and a favourite under Arteta.
Martin Odegaard - A*
Arguably the best and most influential signing made during Edu's tenure. The Arsenal captain has taken the club to the next level.
Aaron Ramsdale - B
His exit was seen as harsh by some despite a relatively impressive season between the sticks in 22/23 but Raya has been an upgrade.
Takehiro Tomiyasu - C
Injuries have curtailed his progress in the side but seen as a strong squad player for Arteta.
Nicolas Pepe flopped at Arsenal
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Albert Sambi Lokonga - D
Another exciting prospect who has failed to live up to expectations. Looks on his way out of the club.
Nuno Tavares - D
A relatievly low-risk signing in 2021 for just £8m and they'll get their money back next year when his loan move to Lazio is made permanent.
Thomas Partey - B
Has been out in the dark for much of his Emirates career, but seen as a key member of Arsenal's midfield when fully fit.
Gabriel Magalhaes - A*
Beat Manchester United to his signing and has proven to be a bargain as one of the finest transfers of Edu's tenure.
Pablo Mari - E
On the other end of the scale, Mari never looked good enough in an Arsenal shirt.
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Nicolas Pepe - F
The most high-profile disaster signing but Edu reportedly wanted Wilfried Zaha instead that summer with Raul Sanllehi supposedly the man who went for Pepe.
William Saliba - A*
Another technically signed under Snallehi, but it was Edu who help guide Saliba's career before bringing him back to the club after three years out on loan.
They also got one over rivals Tottenham in signing the young centre-back in 2019.
Kieran Tierney - B
Quickly became a fan favourite in his debut season, but his importance has fizzled out due to several injuries.
David Luiz - C
A charismatic signing who had his moments in an Arsenal shirt but didn't fit the direction the club were heading in the end.
Gabriel Martinelli - B
Still yet to fully reach his full potential but also one of the most exciting players at Arsenal with room still to grow.
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