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Arsenal transfer news: Leandro Trossard seeks Arsenal exit as Aston Villa lead the chase
Arsenal transfer news: The back pages are buzzing. Leandro Trossard wants out of the Emirates. At 31, the Belgian international forward is actively eyeing the exit door, and Villa Park looks like the destination. He has entered the final twelve months of his Arsenal contract. Rather than risking losing him for absolutely nothing when 2027 rolls around, the Gunners hierarchy will sanction an immediate summer sale.
Unai Emery is driving this. The Villa boss loves Trossard’s Premier League pedigree. He sees him as a vital, versatile cog for his squad. Besiktas have made concrete contact too, but the player prefers staying in England. According to Football Insider, Arsenal expect a fee of around £17.3M.
Shrewd business or a cheap sell?
Let’s be real about that £17.3M price tag. It makes sense. Trossard turned 31 recently, so demanding a massive fee is unrealistic. Clubs don’t shell out fortunes for attackers in their twilight footballing years. Not when they have just one year of contract leverage left.
Trossard was brilliant during Arsenal‘s 2025-26 Premier League title win. He scored crucial goals despite only starting 21 league games. Still, getting over half of the original £27M paid to Brighton back in 2023 is great business for Berta.
Villa have leverage because everyone knows Arsenal must sell now or face a total financial loss next year. Getting nearly £18M while clearing his £90,000-a-week wages creates vital breathing room for younger targets like Noni Madueke. Shifting an ageing squad player while slashing the wage bill works for everyone.
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Emery needs depth for another gruelling campaign, and Trossard fits the tactical profile perfectly. For Mikel Arteta, it avoids any unwanted dressing room distraction. Holding out for a few extra million risks scuppering the whole deal. It leaves the club empty-handed twelve months from now. Striking while the iron is hot protects the club’s finances. It allows them to reinvest efficiently during the peak summer window.
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