Leicester City manager hails Arsenal’s summer transfer business, particularly the impact of their new acquisitions.

Brendan Rodgers has acknowledged that Arsenal have reached “a new level” after an ambitious summer of signings that has strengthened Mikel Arteta’s squad significantly. The Leicester City manager praised the club’s transfer activity, which included the additions of Matt Turner, Marquinhos, Fabio Vieira, Gabriel Jesus, and Oleksandr Zinchenko, as well as the return of William Saliba from a series of loan spells.

These moves have bolstered a squad that narrowly missed out on a Champions League spot last season, and Rodgers believes Arsenal now have greater depth and quality. “The three new players have brought them to a new level,” Rodgers said, referring to the impact of the summer arrivals.

Saliba’s return has been particularly crucial, as he brings experience and physical presence to the defence. “He’s quick, he can dominate, and he’s a fantastic addition,” Rodgers added. Meanwhile, the signings from Manchester City – Gabriel Jesus and Zinchenko – have also made an immediate impact, with Jesus being described as a “world-class striker” coming from a top-tier environment.

Ahead of Leicester’s trip to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, attention also turns to Youri Tielemans, who has long been linked with a move to Arsenal. The Belgian midfielder is in the final year of his contract, and despite Arsenal’s previous interest, no formal move has been made yet.

Rodgers admitted that Leicester must sell before they can buy, and Tielemans’ future remains uncertain, but the focus now shifts to the upcoming Premier League clash, where Arsenal will be looking to continue their strong start to the season.