Arsenal only needed £112m to give Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard exactly what they wanted

Arsenal's signings of Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres could solve a host of issues for Mikel Artetanext season.

The Gunners signed the pair from their respective clubs for a combined figure of £112.5m; £48.5m for Madueke and £64m for Gyokeres. Although still a hefty sum, in today's market, Arsenal look to have secured somewhat of a deal.

Liverpool spent £100m on Florian Wirtz earlier this summer - with a potential £16m in add-ons. The Premier League champions have also bid £110m for Alexander Isak, although that was rejected by Newcastle.

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The point here is that Arsenal's £100m-plus investment, of Madueke and Gyokeres, isn't just for the sake of adding two new players, it goes much deeper than that.

Bukayo Saka struggled with injuries last season. A hamstring problem saw the young Englishman ruled out for just over three months, missing 19 games for the Gunners.

The 23-year-old is one of Arteta's most important players but, due to a lack of competition on the right-hand side, the manager felt the need to keep starting him game after game. This perhaps took a toll on his fitness.

The same goes for captain Martin Odegaard. The Norwegian suffered an ankle sprain, at the start of last season, causing him to miss the opening load of matches. A lack of rotation options hindered Arteta in his pursuit of the Premier League title.

Now, with Madueke and Gyokeres in the squad, rotation looks far more feasible for the Spanish manager.

The former Chelsea player is a natural cover at right wing. His willingness to take on defenders, combined with his determination to cut inside and deliver into the penalty area, means he could step in for Saka without fans feeling too much is missing.

Although Arsenal supporters will still argue that Saka is the better player, the best-case scenario for next season would be having the ability to rotate, while trusting that Madueke can come in and make an impact, as well. The added competition could even push Saka to reach new heights.

With Gyokeres arriving, Kai Havertz is likely to spend more time on the subs bench. Although that's not news the German will welcome, it could allow him to return to the position he knows best - attacking midfield.

Havertz excelled in the No.10 role at Bayer Leverkusen. His ability to carry the ball forward and lead attacks made him one of the most feared midfielders in the league.

At Arsenal, he has mostly been used as a striker. Though he went through a spell of low confidence, he eventually found his form, scoring 29 goals and recording 11 assists across his two seasons at the Emirates Stadium.

Now, Arteta may opt to use him as an attacking midfield option. If Arsenal need a spark late in games, Havertz could come on for Odegaard in the gap between midfield and the forward line. That not only gives Odegaard a breather, but also injects fresh energy into the team.

This summer transfer window has been a success for Arteta. He's secured the No.9 Arsenal so desperately needed, and has opened the door for smarter rotation, giving key players the rest they need as the Gunners go in search of their first league title under the Spaniard after three consecutive second-place finishes.