Arsenal are reportedly plotting the sale of seven squad members before the transfer deadline next month.
The Gunners have already spent almost £200m on new players this summer, including the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Martin Zubimendi – but having spent so much, they will need to make a couple of sales too to help balance the books.
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There are several Arsenal players who were out on loan last season, who remain out of Mikel Arteta‘s plans for the upcoming season. There are also names who are going to get less minutes in the new season, who could also leave this summer.
Reports have suggested that there are seven Arsenal players that are down to leave this summer, and together they could generate over £100m in windfall…
The 7 Arsenal players who could be sold
According to NowArsenal.com, there is a list of seven Arsenal players who could be sold this summer, with the biggest name being midfielder Leandro Trossard, who has been linked with moves to Borussia Dortmund, Fenerbahce and Bayern Munich this summer.
Reiss Nelson was on loan at Fulham, he is also in line to leave this summer, with reports having said that the Cottagers would like to re-sign Nelson permanently, despite him spending a lot of last season injured.
Jakub Kiwior is another big name who could leave this summer with reports linking him with a move to Serie A clubs, Inter Milan, Juventus and more.
Furthermore, Fabio Viera is set to leave this summer too after his loan spell at Porto last year. Bundesliga side Stuttgart are reportedly looking to sign him, and that one sale is what has reportedly slowed Arsenal’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze.
The other Gunners players expected to leave this summer are Oleksandr Zinchenko, Albert-Sambi Lokonga, and goalkeeper Karl Hein, all of which aren’t expected to have much of a role next season. The seven sales could generate over £100m…
Leandro Trossard – £19m market value
Reiss Nelson – £14m market value
Fabio Viera – £19m market value
Oleksandr Zinchenko – £17m market value
Albert-Sambi Lokonga – £7m market value
Jakub Kiwior – £24m market value
Karl Hein – £2.5m market value
Total cash boost – £102.5m
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