Rob Holding (£2.5million)
- Bought From: Bolton Wanderers (EFL League One)
- Announced: 22nd July
- Age: 20
- Position: Centre Back
The sort of signing that usually ends with him going into the Under-21’s and never having much chance of a future in Arsenal’s defence, but not this time.
Holding has been a superb addition to the club already, having been put under serious pressure during the opening trio of Premier League games.
His ability to cope with the change of tempo’s was eye-opening and Wenger confirmed the impression he’d made by choosing Calum Chambers to head out on loan instead.