5 most valuable players at Arsenal

Arsenal are coming off one of their worst campaigns in recent years and are in dire need of change, both on and off the pitch. The Gunners failed to qualify for Europe for the first time in more than two decades and were knocked out in the Europa League semi-finals by eventual winners Villarreal.

The Gunners endured a forgettable campaign, mostly because of poor and inconsistent performances from several key players. However, there were a few bright sparks during the season for Arsenal.

On that note, let's take a look at the five most valuable Arsenal players at the moment.

#5 Kieran Tierney (€32 million)

Kieran Tierney

Scottish left-back Kieran Tierney has been one of Arsenal's standout players this season. He has proven himself to be immensely consistent, reliable and versatile since joining the Gunners from Celtic in 2019 on a €29 million transfer.

Tierney's impact at the club in his first season was minimal due to injuries. But the 23-year-old is currently one of the first names in the Arsenal team sheet.

As per Transfermarkt, Kieran Tierney's market value has increased this season. Arsenal are, however, unlikely to entertain the thought of selling one of their best defenders this summer.

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#4 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (€35 million)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been one of Arsenal's best signings in recent years. The Gabon striker has scored 64 goals in 114 Premier League games for Arsenal since joining the club from Dortmund in January 2018.

However, Aubameyang endured a rather poor season in 2020-21, going by his staggering standards. The striker managed just ten goals in 29 Premier League games. His age and poor performances have led to a massive dip in his market value this summer.

Arsenal signed Aubameyang for a club-record fee of £56 million two and a half years ago. The former Borussia Dortmund star is currently valued at only €35 million.

#3 Nicolas Pepe (€38 million)

Nicolas Pepe

Arsenal broke their transfer record to sign Nicolas Pepe from Lille in 2019. The Ivorian joined the Gunners in a deal worth £72 million but has done little to justify his lofty price tag during his two seasons at the club.

Pepe scored just eight goals in 41 appearances in all competitions last season. He left fans and pundits frustrated due to his inconsistency and inability to have an impact in the big games.

Many believed Pepe would improve in his second season at the Emirates, as he would have got acclimatised to the English game. But the 26-year-old endured another largely forgettable campaign at Arsenal. Pepe did, however, have a strong finish to the Premier League season, scoring ten goals in 29 appearances.

Pepe's market value has dropped drastically since he joined Arsenal in 2019. However, the north London club are unlikely to sell their record signing this summer and will hope the player to come good in the near future.

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#2 Thomas Partey (€45 million)

Thomas Partey

Thomas Partey was labelled as the 'signing of the summer' when he joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid for £45 million last year. But the Ghanaian has only shown glimpses of his prowess during his first season with the Gunners, thanks to a spate of injuries and the absence of a top-quality midfield partner.

Partey made only 24 league appearances for Arsenal this season. To get more out of Partey, the Gunners are reportedly desperate to sign Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar ahead of next season.

The Ghanian international is currently valued at €45 million. Considering his pedigree, the former Atletico Madrid man is likely to be one of the players around whom Arsenal build a squad for next season.

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#1 Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka

Arguably Arsenal's best player this season, Bukayo Saka has developed into one of the Gunners' go-to man this season. The 19-year-old is already seen as the club's future and could be part of England's final squad for Euro 2020 this summer.

Saka has scored five goals and provided four assists in 32 appearances for Arsenal this season. But numbers do not fully describe Saka's impact on Mikel Arteta's squad.

Thanks to his imperious exploits, Saka's current market value is €65 million. The teenage sensation is considered priceless by the club hierarchy and one to look out for.