Arsenal have excelled across the board this season and find themselves in contention for a quadruple, but Andrea Berta may still have work to do this summer
10:15, 17 Mar 2026
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Andrea Berta has a busy few months ahead of him(Image: PA)
Seven Arsenal stars run the risk of being replaced by the club this summer, while a further two are due contract negotiations as the Gunners continue to thrive domestically and across Europe.
It has been a sensational season for the red half of north London, with Arsenal currently sitting first in the Premier League standings with seven games to go, nine points clear of a second-place Manchester City. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta has guided the Gunners to glory in the Champions League, topping the league phase and automatically qualifying for the round of 16 as a result.
A tough second-leg clash with Bayer Leverkusen awaits them on Tuesday evening at the Emirates Stadium, having played out a close-fought 1-1 draw at the BayArena last week. In terms of cup competitions, Arsenal are also flying high.
Not only do the club play in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday, March 22, but they are also through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, taking on Southampton on the road in April for their spot in the final four. All things considered, Arsenal are not only in a prime position to snag their first Premier League title in more than two decades, but they could also go on to swipe an unprecedented quadruple.
While Arteta has inspired impeccable performances from his squad in 2025/26, the club look to have an incredibly busy few months ahead in the build-up to the summer transfer window. Despite having talent in abundance, a number of players have failed to make much of a mark this term and could be replaced ahead of a fresh season.
And Andrea Berta certainly has some tough decisions to make in the club's best interests toward the final stages of the current campaign, should Arsenal look to compete at the highest levels in 2026/27. While Arsenal are known for nurturing homegrown talent for the future before integrating them into the first-team - Bukayo Saka and Max Dowman being prime examples - the club are also known to sell established players to fund purchases.
As per The Times, this summer could see more of the same, considering a number of talents have failed to burn bright this season, and could be deemed surplus to requirements in a move to strengthen the wider squad. Ben White has hardly seen any action this season, with just seven Premier League appearances to his name.
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The full-back has fallen out of favour for Jurrien Timber, and at 28, may seek more regular playing time as an established England international. Christian Norgaard, meanwhile, has seen even less in terms of action since making the move from Brentford last summer, afforded just 56 league minutes from six brief cameos this time out.
Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus, meanwhile, have just a year left on their respective contracts, and at 31 and 28, respectively, it is unknown as to whether the pair of forwards will be offered renewed terms or if Berta will opt for younger talent.
There are also growing doubts over the future of Gabriel Martinelli, who has just two years left on his own deal. While the Brazilian was seen as a breath of fresh air at the start of his tenure, the Gunners have heavily invested in their attacking options recently and the winger has struggled to find consistent form in recent times.
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Martin Odegaard has just two years left on his contract(Image: Getty Images)
And coupled with Dowman's recent emergence, it is unknown as to how Arteta looks to utilise him in the next couple of years. Finally, academy graduates Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri could also be moved on, with Lewis-Skelly seeing limited opportunities since the arrival of Piero Hincapie, and Nwaneri securing a loan move to Marseille in January.
Arsenal are also being touted with the acquisition of a number of elite-level names this summer, with Tino Livramento and Castello Lukeba currently being monitored by the club. Berta also has a number of internal issues to deal with pertaining to contracts.
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It is said that the Gunners are poised to initiate talks with both Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard in the near future, given both have just two years remaining on their current contracts. Despite a string of injuries, Havertz has been one of Arsenal's most influential players since his arrival, showing versatility by playing as a false nine outside of his comfort zone in the pocket.
Club captain Odegaard, meanwhile, has backed up his abundance of talent with leadership on the pitch, and is one of the first names on Arteta's team sheet week in, week out when fit.
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