Arsenal Identify Six Players Who Could Be Sold to Fund Summer Targets

Arsenal Identify Six Players Who Could Be Sold to Fund Summer Targets

Babajide Orevba, Akan Anwankwo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:44 PM
  • Brighton defender Ben White is understood to be a summer transfer priority for Arsenal this summer
  • The Gunners have already completed the signing of two players in Albert Lokonga and Nuno Tavares
  • The north Londoners are looking to reinforce their squad in preparation for the upcoming 2021/21 season

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Arsenal have reportedly identified seven players who could be sold in order to raise funds for the signing of Brighton defender Ben White.

While the Gunners have already signed Portuguese fullback Nuno Tavares and Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, it is understood the Gunner they are still keen to make more signings before the close of the summer transfer window.

Ben White of Brighton in action during a Premier League match against Liverpool at American Express Community Stadium on November 28, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images).
Arsenal have placed Brighton's Ben White top on their transfer wishlist. Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images.
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According to Mirror UK, the north London club have since made £50m-rated Ben White a priority signing.

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However, despite closing in on the signing of the Englishman, the publication claims Arsenal will have to sell multiple players to raise funds for the transfer alongside that of Sheffield United shot-stopper Aaron Ramsdale.

Despite the departures of David Luiz, Dani Ceballos, Mathew Ryan, and Martin Odegaard, it is understood the Emirates outfit are still keen to balance their books even as they prepare for their summer arrivals.

Here are the seven players facing uncertain futures at Arsenal:

1. Granit Xhaka

Xhaka headlines a long list of players who are currently on the chopping board, with the midfielder already linked with a potential move to AS Roma.

2. Alexander Lacazette

Whereas Lacazette still has all it takes to play a significant role at the club, Arsenal are said to be ready to cash in on him.

The forward has just a year left on his deal, but the massive wages that he draws from Arsenal have left him facing an uncertain future with them.

3. Hector Bellerin

Despite being one of the longest-serving players at Arsenal, Bellerin is likely to move on this summer.

Serie A champions Inter Milan are believed to be interested in his services.

4. Sead Kolasinac

Sead Kolasinac appears to be having no future at Arsenal having fallen down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta.

Having spent the second half of last season on loan with Schalke, it is unlikely he will be accepted back.

5. Lucas Torreira

The combative midfielder who spent last season with Atletico Madrid has always made it clear he is ready to leave the Emirates.

Mirror UK reports the ex-Sampdoria star and Mikel Arteta have since spoken and agreed an exit I likely this summer.

6. Joe Willock

Joe Willock spent last season on loan with Newcastle United where he enjoyed a remarkable campaign.

The forward scored eight goals in just 11 Premier League starts with the Magpies, a sensational form that has seen the club want him on a permanent deal.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that David Luiz ended his spell with Arsenal last season as the Brazilian centre-back is set to join newly-promoted Turkish side Adana Demirspor, The Sun, Daily Mail.

The 34-year-old's contract at the Emirates expired at the end of June and the latest report claims he could join Italian star Mario Balotelli, Britt Assombalonga and Morocco midfielder Younes Belhanda.

President of Adana Murat Sancak confirmed that talks are currently ongoing to land the Premier League and Europa League winner to the club.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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