Arsenal’s transfer window has left some supporters frustrated, with fans questioning whether the club has done enough to improve a squad that finished as Premier League champions.

The reaction comes as Manchester City completed a huge £125 million move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez on deadline day. According to the Daily Mail, the deal matches the British transfer record and gives City another major signing as they look to strengthen their team.

One Arsenal supporter, commenting on the Daily Mail report, described the club’s transfer business as shocking and suggested it was sad to see champions appear unwilling to improve. The fan also warned that the Premier League could be moving towards a situation similar to Formula One, where the same leading teams regularly dominate.

Another commenter took a different view of Fernandez’s move to City. While calling the transfer a major risk, the supporter argued that City deserve credit for being willing to make such a bold move. The comment also suggested that Manchester United fans criticising the transfer may simply be jealous of City’s spending power.

The contrasting reactions highlight a bigger debate around the Premier League. Arsenal’s quiet approach may be seen as financial caution, but it can also create doubts among supporters who expect champions to strengthen from a position of power.

City, meanwhile, have shown a clear willingness to spend heavily on established talent. Whether Fernandez succeeds will ultimately decide whether the £125 million price tag looks justified.

For Arsenal fans, the bigger concern is not simply one missing signing. It is whether the club has enough ambition to stay ahead of increasingly aggressive rivals.

The new season will provide the clearest answer. Supporters may accept patience, but patience becomes harder when rivals keep adding quality. That pressure could become as the title race develops.