Arsenal head into the 2026/27 Premier League campaign keen to defend their crown but the Gunners squad could look very different once the season gets underway with three players potentially set to leave
Mikel Arteta
Arsenal could shuffle their squad around in the summer(Image: Getty Images)
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Arsenal have been told to sell Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli and Ben White as part of a summer rebuild. The Gunners ended their long wait for a Premier League crown under the watch of Mikel Arteta last season.
The North London side finished seven points clear of nearest rivals Manchester City. But it appears that Arteta does not want to stand still with a reshuffle of the dressing room anticipated in the summer transfer window.
A number of established first-team stars could leave over the coming months, with the likes of Ben White, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard also linked with exits.
Former Arsenal star Alan Smith has now given his taken on the Gunners’ upcoming business and claimed that he would back a healthy shake-up of the squad. Speaking to Metro, he said: “The only one from that list I wouldn’t want to see go is Leandro Trossard. I think he’s had a great season.
“He can score important goals and he’s a very clever player, versatile as well. He’s mainly played on the left, but he can come inside. He’s a big fan favourite as well.
“Looking at Gabriel Martinelli, it’s been a frustrating few years for him. Ben White, yeah, again, I’m sure there’s defenders coming to the club so he might feel like it’s time to go.
“I can see Gabriel Jesus going as well, certainly if Arsenal buy another striker which it looks like they’re trying to do.
“I think he would be the first one that they would try and offload. But Leandro Trossard, for me, is one you wouldn’t want to let go.”
Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus could both leave Arsenal this summer(Image: Getty Images)
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Arsenal are expected to be busy in the summer. They are chasing Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers following his standout season, while they continue to be linked with a move for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.
The Gunners have also reportedly agreed personal terms with Roma star Manu Kone ahead of a potential swoop. Arsenal now need to open talks with the Italian giants over a deal. It is suggested that Roma want around 50m euros (£43m) for the midfielder.
Away from transfers, Arsenal will also learn how their fixtures look for next season, with their calendar for the 2026/27 season set to be released on Friday morning.
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