Arsenal nonetheless stay in rivalry for the Premier League title this season, regardless of trailing runaway leaders Liverpool by six factors, having performed a recreation extra.
The Gunners are additionally via to the final 16 of the Champions League, and if Mikel Arteta can get his facet to embark on a strong run of kind over the subsequent few weeks, they may nonetheless have an opportunity of profitable a serious trophy.
No matter occurs between now and the top of the marketing campaign, one factor stays abundantly clear: Arteta will need to have a clearout of his first-team squad this summer time.
A number of gamers are out of contract, whereas there have been quite a few first-team stars who’ve did not carry out all through 2024/25, which might point out loads of switch exercise throughout the summer time switch window.
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We have now taken a take a look at these gamers Arteta might resolve to promote this summer time to clean up his squad. From a £25m signing to somebody who scored 17 targets final time period, this listing options a few surprises certainly.
1
Gabriel Jesus
When Gabriel Jesus moved from Manchester Metropolis to Arsenal in the summertime of 2022 for a fee of £45m, it was seen as an necessary transfer, including high quality to Arteta’s attacking division.
Regardless of scoring 11 goals throughout his maiden season, he suffered a severe damage on the 2022 World Cup, which saved him out for a number of months. Final time period, the Brazilian managed simply eight targets and notched seven efforts all through 2024/25.
In fact, missing 35 games with damage hasn’t helped. Jesus’ cruciate ligament tear means he will not be again in motion till subsequent season.
If he can get himself match earlier than then, it is perhaps within the membership’s finest pursuits to place the ahead up on the market.
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2
Jorginho
Jorginho’s contract expires in a few months, and it stays to be seen whether or not Arteta will supply him an extension.
The midfielder arrived in north London two years in the past, giving Arteta some energy in depth, however to date this time period, the 33-year-old has started just 12 matches in all competitions for the Gunners.
Incomes £110k per week, releasing him this summer time might permit Arteta to unlock a serious chunk of the wage finances which might go in the direction of signing an improve.
It will be an enormous name given his expertise and his standing as a reliable member of the squad, however the Spaniard could need to be brutal as he searches for that elusive league-winning system.
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3
Jakub Kiwior
Jakub Kiwior regarded like an exquisite bargain at £20m, particularly given how a lot potential the Polish defender possessed.
Since becoming a member of the membership, he has made 54 appearances in two years, however hasn’t fairly lived as much as his promising expertise. Within the Premier League this season, the 24-year-old has gained simply 43% of his ground duels, whereas conserving one clear sheet throughout his eight home video games.
If the best supply was on the desk this summer time, Arteta might properly money in on the centre-back.
4
Thomas Partey
Like Jorginho, Thomas Partey’s contract additionally expires in a couple of months, which means he might depart Arsenal for nothing in the summertime.
The Ghanaian joined the Gunners in 2020, costing the club £45m, and it seemed to be a strong signing by Arteta, who was seeking to get his facet difficult for the Premier League title.
The 31-year-old made 115 appearances throughout his first 4 seasons in north London, however he turns 32 in June, which suggests Arteta is perhaps joyful for him to stroll away, aiming to usher in a youthful alternative for the midfielder.
Contemplating he earns £200k per week, rating him because the fifth-highest earner at Arsenal, it definitely isn’t a foul shout.
5
Kieran Tierney
Kieran Tierney moved from Celtic to Arsenal in a deal worth £25m in the summertime of 2019, and the Gunners regarded like the proper transfer for the left-back.
Damage points have hampered his spell within the Premier League, however the Scot has nonetheless made over 100 appearances for the membership. The final couple of years have been powerful, particularly with Tierney falling out of favour underneath Arteta.
He joined Actual Sociedad on mortgage final season earlier than returning to England, however has performed simply 5 occasions for the Gunners all through 2024/25.
His contract expires this summer time, and it definitely seems as if he will not be an Arsenal participant as soon as the 2025/26 marketing campaign begins.
6
Takehiro Tomiyasu
Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been with the Gunners for the reason that summer time of 2021, costing £19.8m.
The 26-year-old made 84 appearances throughout his first three years. Not a daily starter, the previous Bologna defender would fill in every time vital and was typically a dependable performer underneath Arteta.
A knee damage has restricted him to a solitary look for the Gunners this time period, and this might properly be his remaining marketing campaign in north London, primarily right down to his lack of reliability on the health entrance.
7
Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard made the transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion to north London in January 2023, as Arteta regarded for one thing further within the remaining third.
The £27m fee may have been a tad extreme, however throughout his first few months on the membership, the Belgian registered 11 goal contributions, earlier than happening to attain 17 targets final season, with 23 to his title in complete.
Nonetheless, in 34 matches this time period, the 30-year-old has managed simply 5 targets. There isn’t a doubting he’s efficient, however will Arteta be seeking to signal an improve on the previous Brighton star?
In that case, Trossard might properly be on his approach out of the Emirates as soon as the season finishes.
8
Oleksandr Zinchenko
Oleksandr Zincehnko was the opposite arrival from Manchester Metropolis in the summertime of 2022, linking up together with his previous teammate Jesus, and the pair regarded like they may spearhead a possible title problem.
The Ukrainian has made only 13 appearances throughout the present marketing campaign underneath Arteta, and it seems more and more possible that he’ll depart the membership sooner somewhat than later.
Certainly, the left-back looked like departing the membership throughout the January switch window, with Borussia Dortmund exhibiting loads of curiosity within the former Metropolis star.
He’s nonetheless on the Emirates for now, however with the supervisor probably seeking to overhaul his squad, there’s each probability that the 28-year-old shall be amongst these on the chopping block.
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