Elite club adviser drops Arsenal 2026-27 budget verdict ahead of summer transfer window as potential champions
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(Credit: Imago) Mon 18 May 2026 7:45, UK Arsenal need to start budgeting like a side which will continue to reach Champions League finals and compete for Premier League titles in the future.That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, as Arsenal look set to post record revenue from this season.The Gunners have had a successful campaign, with Mikel Arteta on the cusp of bringing the Premier League title to the Emirates, whilst his side have reached a first Champions League final in 20 years.Arteta has continued to strengthen Arsenal’s squad every season, and edge them closer to silverware, which is showing in the club’s financial accounts.Arsenal are in a strong financial position, and winning trophies each season would continue to increase revenue. 💰 Arsenal Finance Update 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium. VISIT THE ARSENAL FINANCE HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Arsenal need to be ‘consistent’ to produce future record revenueEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes Arteta and his squad should be “enjoying” their current success and not be thinking about the future of the club.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks for the Gunners to continue competing at the top they need to show belief and spend their money wisely.Total Turnover£691mMatchday Revenue£153.9mCommercial Revenue£263.2mPre-Tax Result-1.4mArsenal’s 2024-25 financial accounts.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Arsenal should enjoy it without having to think of what could happen.
“That’s not really the players’ job or Mikel Arteta’s job. “I don’t think there’s any reason why they shouldn’t, except they need to be doing this again next season and look to keep that sort of revenue going.
“That’s what they’ve got to start budgeting for and if you’re going to stay at the top you’ve got to believe that you can do it and spend accordingly.”Arsenal forced to pay £80m to sign Newcastle starWith Arsenal’s strong finances, it is expected that the north London club will be spending plenty of cash again in the summer transfer window to bolster their ranks. The Gunners have been linked with Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, who is expected to leave St James’ Park this summer in search of European football.Sources have told Football Insider that Newcastle could accept an £80million from Arsenal for Tonali, with the Magpies not willing to let the Italian go on the cheap.The 26-year-old will also be of interest to other clubs, with a return to Italy another option if he does not wish to stay in the Premier League. 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium.