Eventually falling short again last season as they missed out on the chance to get their hands on a first Premier League title since 2004, Arsenal face what appears to be another crucial summer behind the scenes in north London.
While it might appear that a new striking star is at the top of Mikel Arteta’s wishlist this summer, there has been plenty of focus over who could be heading in the opposite direction.
Reportedly looking to slash their wage bill ahead of the 2024/25 campaign, a number of the Gunners’ first-team superstars are potentially planning for life away from the Emirates.
Ahead of what could be a frantic summer in the red half of north London, we have taken a look at some of the Arsenal stars that could be forced out of the Emirates exit.
Oleksandr Zinchenko
With it looking like Riccardo Calafiori’s £50million move from Bologna will be completed over the next few days, it appears that Arteta is keen on moving on some of his defensive stars this summer.
Looking to make room for the 22-year-old who gained a string of plaudits at while away with Italy at this summer’s European Championships, it looks like Oleksandr Zinchenko’s days in north London are numbered.
While there might have been much excitement around the Emirates two years ago as the Ukrainian ace arrived from Manchester City, Zinchenko has struggled to find any real fluidity in the English capital.
Often having to settle for a spot on the bench last season and falling behind Takehiro Tomiyasu in Arteta’s defensive pecking order, it has been reported that Arsenal are looking to cash in on the 27-year-old.
With The Athletic suggesting earlier in the year that Zinchenko will not be offered a new deal, there have been suggestions that German giants Bayern Munich are monitoring the situation closely.
Jakub Kiwior
Although it might appear that Zinchenko will be set for a move away from north London this summer, the Ukrainian skipper is not the only defensive…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-07-14 13:00:59
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