“Isak has decided to join Arsenal and we can’t stop him anymore but they must release those guy for us first or no deal”: Newcastle United’s coach Eddie Howe has named the TWO Arsenal players who must join Newcastle in return for Alexander Isak
Arsenal will reportedly have to offload one of their star players to fund any big-money deals this summer.
The Gunners are short of attacking options, with injuries to Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Kai Havertz leaving them toothless up front.
Arsenal have failed to score in their previous two Premier League matches, a 1-0 defeat to West Ham and a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest, leaving their title challenge in tatters.
Mikel Arteta’s side are now 13 points behind league leaders Liverpool, with their decision not to bring in a striker last summer or in Janaury appearing to have cost them.
But our colleagues at The Mirror report that Arsenal may have to sell either Trossard or Martinelli, who have both been targets for Saudi Pro League clubs.
Trossard, 30, has another year left on his deal and has reportedly had extensive contract talks, having been a huge hit since joining for £27million from Brighton in January 2023.
Martinell, meanwhile, has been out injured but the 23-year-old has struggled to recapture his best form this season. However, it is said that his performances have not put off potential suitors.
football.london understands that several candidates are being considered for the Gunners sporting director position, which will play a key role in transfers at the Emirates Stadium.
Current interim Jason Ayto is one name being consider having been in charge of the January transfer window. The Athletic reports that Dan Ashworth, Andrea Berta, Roberto Olabe, and Thiago Scuro are also potential options.
Whoever is chosen to permanently replace Edu will need to work closely with Arteta. The two former players have helped to transform Arsenal over several years with three successive title challengers under the Spaniard.
