Leandro Trossard has now indicated to Arsenal that he’s keen to look at options to leave the club this summer.
Whilst rotated with Gabriel Martinelli last season, Leandro Trossard made 56 appearances for Arsenal, scoring 10 goals and providing 10 assists.
The 30-year-old Belgian was an important contributor for Mikel Arteta, but there’s now a good chance that his role could be somewhat diminished next term.
Arsenal are set to sign Noni Madueke from Chelsea and they are also interested in Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze — two players who can both operate on the left wing.
Therefore, Trossard is ready to start a new challenge elsewhere, and he has just one year left on his current Arsenal deal.
Leandro Trossard is ready to leave Arsenal this summer
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Trossard could have actually left Arsenal in January, but he chose to shun Saudi Pro League interest at the time.
In terms of where Trossard may go now, Bayern Munich have joined the hunt for the 30-year-old.
Leandro Trossard gesturing at the fans during Arsenal's match vs PSG
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Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce were considering a £15m-£20m move for the Belgian, and interest remains from Saudi Arabia.
In addition, there are also Italian sides who are keeping a close eye on the situation — Trossard won’t be short of options.
Sources have told TBR Football that Arsenal are ready to balance their squad after a flurry of incoming signings.
Viktor Gyokeres is set to fly to London to sign for the Gunners shortly, and Arteta will have a very large squad as things stand.
Jakub Kiwior could headline Arsenal’s summer clear out
Following the potential arrivals mentioned, sporting director Andrea Berta could now oversee a raft of departures.
TBR Football reported in May that Jakub Kiwior is keen to leave Arsenal and the Poland international could be on his way before the end of August.
Reiss Nelson and Fabio Vieira are also expected to leave following their respective loans at Fulham and FC Porto.
Arsenal would also like to offload Oleksandr Zinchenko, but his departure may be slightly more tricky owing to the size of his current deal.
The Ukraine international earns a similar wage to Gabriel Magalhaes and Ben White at Arsenal, two defenders who are now much more important to Arteta’s plans.
AC Milan are interested in Zinchenko, but they’re also keen on Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie.