Arsenal is looking to offload eight players including Nicolas Pepe
Arsenal is looking to offload eight players. This offload includes record transfer, Nicolas Pepe.There is a sense of positivity in the air ahead of the new season.
There are exciting new additions. The instant chemistry between Gabriel Jesus and his teammates is worthy. The Arsenal fans are relishing the curtain-raiser.
Concerns revolve around the number of players not part of Mikel Arteta’s plans at the club.
And the players who are surplus to requirements are needed to be shipped out. This will make space before further additions come in.
Nicolas Pepe
The Ivorian has become a frustration to Arteta. He is the one who has got many chances to adapt to the way his coach wants him to play.
Pepe is a legend. He has amazing skills. He knows tactics to goal. But his play style, work rate, and thought process are simply not in tune with the rest of the team.
His advantages are outweighed by his minuses. The club is on the verge to sell him at a huge loss.
Hector Bellerin
Fans see Bellerin as one of their own. His length of service, loyalty, and inherited cockney twang will be bid off with all the well wishes. He must leave for the betterment of the team.
The right-back has not been the same as one who lifted three FA Cups. He lost the devastating turn of pace that made him earn his name on the team.
Pablo Mari
Arteta has to take this player off the team.
The manager is in need of a left-footed center-back. Gabriel is a better choice compared to Mari.
Mari plays well in the air. His distribution turns out more than adequate. His lack of pace has been consistently observed in the Premier League.
The Spaniard is suited to Serie A. He played the last season with Udinese.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
The irony of his manager is now he is buying versatility players on purpose. The Englishman is a victim of that attribute. He is not expected to be lost on AMN.
The loan at West Brom or Roma did not lead to anything. A team that buys is expected to first promise him a midfield role.
Albert Sambi Lokonga’s arrival and Mohamed Elneny’s contract renewal will severely limit game time for this player.
He is a homegrown player with undoubted ability. A mid-table Premier League side is hoped to bid for him.
Lucas Torreira
After two successful loans in Spain and Italy, it is surprising that the tenacious midfielder has few suitors.
There seems no chance for him under Arteta. The Uruguayan player is not physically fit enough for the anchor role. His passing accuracy can also not be trusted.
The player and his agent both on record said that the player never truly settled in London. There is a hope to get a reasonable bid for this popular squad member.
Reiss Nelson
Nelson never performed well despite his talent and flair.
The winger needs to find a home where he is loved. He has to get a chance to play consistently to reignite his career. Arsenal does not seem the right place for him.
Alex Runarsson
Matt Turner’s arrival and Arthur Okonkwo’s rise, Arsenal needs to rip up the Icelandic keeper’s contract.
Matt Smith
Despite being more talented than Harry Kane, it is time for Smith to be sold so he can flourish.
Smith will be 22 soon. He deserves more chances to play.