Arsenal are planning to offload three more attacking players following Leandro Trossard’s move to Besiktas, as the club reshapes their forward line ahead of next season.
Gunners Move for Major Reset with Trio of Forwards Set for Departure
The Gunners have already sanctioned Trossard’s £17 million departure to the Turkish giants and have moved quickly to secure Club Brugge winger Christos Tzolis as his replacement.
The Greek international is expected to complete his transfer to the Emirates Stadium within the next 24 hours.
However, the squad overhaul does not stop there. Reports from the Athletic that Arsenal are willing to listen to offers for Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, and Reiss Nelson as they look to raise funds and reduce their first-team numbers.
Martinelli represents the most valuable asset of the three, with Arsenal placing a £38 million price tag on the Brazilian winger.
Despite contributing 17 goal involvements last season, the 24-year-old could make way for a marquee left-winger signing, even after their pursuit of Morgan Rogers hit a stumbling block.
The situation regarding Gabriel Jesus presents more complications. The 29-year-old Brazilian commands a staggering £265,000 per week in wages, significantly higher than Martinelli’s £180,000 weekly salary.
Arsenal have set a non-negotiable £20 million asking price for the striker, but his recent form has been disappointing, and a move will likely require him to accept a substantial pay cut.
With only one year remaining on his contract, Arsenal may ultimately decide to keep Jesus if suitable offers fail to materialise during the current window.
Nelson’s future appears increasingly uncertain following a dismal loan spell at Brentford, where he managed just 118 minutes of Premier League football.
The 26-year-old academy graduate has also entered the final year of his deal, and his £100,000 per week wages could force Arsenal to accept a nominal fee or even terminate his contract by mutual consent.
The Gunners have adopted a cautious approach to the transfer window so far, but these potential departures could pave the way for significant investment in their title-winning squad.
