Mikel Arteta has been keen to bolster his attacking options and that means several members of his Arsenal squad could be headed for the exit door.
That was the case for Leandro Trossard, who left for Turkish giants Besiktas earlier this month. The 31-year-old's sale raised £15.3 million, and Arteta has already landed a replacement.
Christos Tzolis is on the verge of completing a £34m switch to the Gunners, and he had been expected to be followed by Morgan Rogers. The defending Premier League champions were eager to sign the Aston Villa man, but Chelsea swooped in and paid the £117m asking price.
Arsenal Ready to Sell Martinelli
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While Arsenal explore alternatives to the Englishman, they are making decisions over some players' futures. And despite missing out on Rogers, the Gunners seem intent on selling Gabriel Martinelli.
There has long been speculation over Martinelli's future, and club insider HandofArsenal claims he is 'for sale.' That might suggest that the club are certain of landing a new left-winger as they prepare to defend their title.
Martinelli, described as 'frightening', has been a prominent member of Arteta's first team over the years and has delivered important moments. But his consistency, or lack of it, has always been a concern, often blowing hot and cold throughout a 38-game league season.
Last time out, the Brazilian, who earns £180,000 per week, managed just one goal and four assists in 30 league games. That return is not what you expect from a starting left-winger in a title-defending team.
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Barcola is the Obvious Replacement
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Arsenal have been linked with several wingers since Rogers headed to Stamford Bridge. That includes Paris Saint-Germain's Bradley Barcola, whose future is uncertain amid the Ligue 1 giants' interest in Yan Diomande.
Barcola is fresh off the back of an impressive World Cup campaign with France, rotating with Desire Doue in Didier Deschamps' frontline. At club level, he has yet to cement a permanent starting place in Luis Enrique's attack amid the pool of attacking talent at the Parc des Princes.
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Arsenal are showing an interest in signing a new left-back.
The Gunners have been tipped to make a 'proper move' for Barcola after missing out on Rogers. It could be an expensive deal, with some suggesting around £112m, but one that is undoubtedly needed to ensure Arteta has a team that can battle on all fronts next season.