2) Mesut Ozil
Despite Arsene Wenger allegedly making massive bids for the likes of Luis Suarez, Gonzalo Higuain, Angel di Maria, and Karim Benzema, the summer of 2013 looked set to be another disappointing one for Arsenal fans.
The French boss then obliterated not only the Gunners’ transfer record, but people’s perception of him as well after he managed to bring in Real Madrid playmaker Mesu Ozil for £42.5m.
The German star may not have had the impact many would have hoped since joining the club, but his signing signalled the start of a new era for Arsenal.