Arsenal fans are keeping their fingers crossed that Andrea Berta can work his magic in the transfer market at some point very soon. At a time when Liverpool and Manchester City have signalled their intent for the upcoming season with eye-catching transfer moves, Arsenal are still waiting to entice players to the Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners have been mentioned heavily in the headlines this summer in regards to potential new signings. Martin Zubimendi looks on course to join from Real Sociedad but everyone is still waiting for the deal to be officially completed, with Kepa Arrizabalaga another Spaniard set to move to Arsenal.
A new striker is a must, then, with the club looking set to go for one of Benjamin Sesko or Viktor Gyokeres. Whoever becomes an Arsenal player will have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of club greats as two iconic shirt numbers are currently available.
Here we take a look at the numbers free for the club’s summer signings to take on ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Available numbers
No.3
The No.3 shirt is now available after Kieran Tierney’s return to Scotland with Celtic,
No.10
Arsenal’s iconic No.10 shirt is up for grabs following Emile Smith Rowe’s move to Fulham last summer. The shirt is synonymous with the great Dennis Bergkamp. Perhaps one for Sesko or Gyokeres?
No.13
The No.13 shirt may be taken by Kepa once he completes his move to Arsenal from Chelsea.
No.14
A second iconic Arsenal number that is currently vacant. Eddie Nketiah was in possession of the jersey previously but he made the move across London to join Crystal Palace last summer.
No.16
Rob Holding was the last player to wear the shirt.
No.20
Any new signing fancying No.20 will be free to take it after Jorginho’s departure at the end of his Arsenal contract.
No.25
Arsenal have not had a No.25 since Mohamed Elneny’s Emirates Stadium exit.
No.26
No.26 has remained vacant for quite some time since Folarin Balogun departed in 2023.
No.27
Marquinhos is no longer an Arsenal player and his number is now available.
No.28
It’s almost four years since Joe Willock left Arsenal and not one player has taken on this number since.
No.30
Raheem Sterling’s loan move from Chelsea will not be made permanent and that means his shirt number will be free this summer.
And some numbers which may come available
No.5
This number will become available on July 1 if Thomas Partey does not sign a new contract and instead leaves on a free transfer.
No.17
Oleksandr Zinchenko has been linked with a transfer this summer, meaning his No.17 jersey may soon become available for potential new signings.
No.24
It’s hard to see where Reiss Nelson gets regular game time at Arsenal. After his season on loan with Fulham, he could head elsewhere on a permanent basis.
