UMVA has learned that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is hinting at a major squad rebuilding effort this summer, following the team's Premier League title success. This overhaul is expected to include both new signings and departures, aimed at taking the team to even greater heights.
The Gunners are reportedly eyeing top talent, with players like Julian Alvarez and Eli Junior Kroupi high on their wish list. However, concrete information on other targets and potential squad movements remains scarce. It's possible that significant sales will happen first, with one player attracting interest from several European clubs.
That player is Leandro Trossard, the Belgian winger who has become a cult hero at the Emirates Stadium. Despite being signed as a low-cost alternative to Mykhailo Mudryk, Trossard outperformed expectations, scoring crucial goals, including the winning goal against West Ham in this year's title race.
Arsenal fans will have mixed feelings about letting Trossard go, with some questioning whether Gabriel Martinelli should be the priority sale instead. Nevertheless, sources close to the agents' industry confirm that Trossard will be available for the right price this summer, with his contract expiring next summer.
Several top clubs are interested in signing Trossard, with Besiktas leading the charge. Atletico Madrid, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Inter Milan, and Juventus are also eyeing the winger. Arsenal are open to offers and know they'll have clubs knocking on their door.
Arsenal are prioritizing an upgrade on Trossard, particularly on the left-hand side. Both Trossard and Martinelli could potentially leave, as they didn't significantly contribute to this season's title victory. The club is looking for players who can offer double figures in goals and assists.
Trossard's stats of six goals and six assists in 31 Premier League appearances are respectable, but if Arsenal can find someone who can surpass those numbers, it could be a shrewd move. With Besiktas leading the interest, this story is one to watch in the coming days.
