Arsenal are preparing to sell four players in order to fund further transfers this summer. It has been claimed by many sources.
The Gunners have been busy in the transfer window. They already signed Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice and David Raya and spend over €200 million.
But Mikel Arteta is preparing for some players to go in the opposite direction. This comes as the Spaniard seeks to raise funds for further moves in the market.
That’s according to Football Insider. They state that left-back Kieran Tierney will be allowed to leave this summer. This is following his omission from the squad to face Nottingham Forest.
The report adds that Rob Holding, Nicolas Pepe and Nuno Tavares are also likely to depart the Emirates. This is also after being left out of the 23-man squad which beat Forest 2-1 on Saturday.
Arsenal intends to sell 4 players which includes former record signing Nicolas Pepe
Arteta is also said to be after another attacking player. This is before the transfer deadline slams shut in just two weeks’ time.
But in order to fund a move, the north Londoners will have to move some players. This comes as they attempt to balance the books and stay the right side of Financial Fair Play laws.
Arsenal are said to have rejected a bid for Holding from Turkish giants Besiktas earlier in the summer. While Tierney was the subject of interest from Newcastle.
Fabrizio Romano says:
“One player they appreciate is Aymeric Laporte – the rumours are true in the sense that he is liked by Arsenal. But the problem is Manchester City don’t want to sell another player to Arsenal, they prefer another destination for him, so let’s see if Arsenal return for Laporte or if they try to replace Timber with a full-back instead.
“Internal discussions will take place on that, with Mikel Arteta involved.”
