Arsenal sign Georgian winger Bartishvili after transfer deadline

Arsenal's summer transfer window has concluded with the club facing a notable shortage of attacking options, a concern highlighted by winger Christos Tzolis's difficult performance in a 1-0 Premier League victory at Aston Villa on September 1. The result, secured by a Bukayo Saka goal, came as the English transfer deadline passed, leaving manager Mikel Arteta with a forward line that has been significantly weakened by departures. The Gunners, reigning Premier League champions, entered the window with ambitions to add elite talent but ultimately secured only Tzolis as a first-team forward addition. The Greek international, signed from Club Brugge for £34 million, was substituted at halftime after a challenging first away appearance. His struggles underscored the team's failure to land primary targets such as Morgan Rogers, Vinicius Junior, and Bradley Barcola. This shortfall is compounded by the exits of Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, and Gabriel Jesus, with Ethan Nwaneri also departing on loan to Borussia Dortmund. While the immediate window is closed, Arsenal has moved to secure future talent.