- Up to seven players could leave Arsenal this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to improve the depth of his squad
- Now Arsenal’s wonderkid is in danger of ending up on the chopping block
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Since being appointed as Unai Emery’s successor in December 2019, Mikel Arteta has made significant changes at Arsenal.
The Spaniard has transformed the club by bringing 29 players to the Emirates since taking charge, and has also seen some big names walk out the door.
It is expected that Arteta and Arsenal will be open to letting even more players leave the club this summer.
It is reported that they are looking to listen to offers for at least seven players this summer, with three players already expected to leave the north London squad.
Bids will be considered for Aaron Ramsdale, Eddie Nketiah, Emile Smith Rowe, Kieran Tierney, Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Reiss Nelson as the Spaniard looks to improve the depth in his squad so he can continue to rival Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City .
Mikel Arteta is expected to offload up to seven Arsenal players this summer in a bid to bring in more players to boost the depth of his squad
Arsenal are willing to listen to offers for up to seven of their players, three of whom are expected to definitely leave the club
Right-back Cedric Soares, midfielder Mohamed Elneny and goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo are almost certain departures for the Gunners this summer as their contracts expire at the end of June.
Elsewhere, some of Arsenal’s youth stars are also likely to leave this summer, with the north London side expected to attract interest in Nketiah, Smith-Rowe and Nelson.
All three have attracted significant interest from the Premier League, with Nelson having been eyed by clubs abroad in the past.
Plays on loan to Bundesliga club Hoffenheim and Eredivise player Feyenoord respectively.
Many fans may be shocked to find Emile Smith Rowe on Arsenal’s list of potential departures this summer, as he has long been a fan favourite.
However, the 23-year-old has struggled to fulfill his potential since breaking into the first team as an academy player.
Aston Villa could be one of the strong contenders to land the young Gunner as they have long been admirers of the midfielder.
Arsenal have rejected two bids from the residents of Villa Park in 2021.
Emile Smith Rowe is one of seven players who could leave the Emirates this summer
England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale could join another Premier League side after falling out of favor as Arsenal’s number one
Another Arsenal player who could be on the chopping block this summer is goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
The out-of-favour goalkeeper has long attracted interest from other Premier League clubs, including Newcastle and Chelsea.
Thomas Partey’s future at the club is also expected to be assessed by the Gunners chiefs as he has just one year left on his contract.
The Ghanaian midfielder has struggled with injuries over the past year, but has proven his class on the pitch after returning to full fitness in recent weeks.
Thomas Partey’s injury problems could also see the Gunners cash in on the Ghanaian midfielder as they look to improve squad depth
The departure of some players from Arsenal’s youth academy would help the North London derby immensely in their bid to stay within the guidelines of the Premier League PSR rules, with the sale of Nkettah, Smith-Rowe and Nelson a profit of 100 percent would reflect.
That would be a huge help for the Premier League title challengers to balance their financial books ahead of another transfer wave.
Given that Arsenal are ready to back Arteta with another substantial budget for this summer’s transfer window.
