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Tough decisions for Mikel Arteta! Arsenal boss may have to sell Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli to fund summer striker signing

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<p>Arteta is aiming for a substantial overhaul of his squad ahead of the upcoming season, focusing on securing a top-tier striker and additional attacking options. To balance their books and meet the financial demands of these deals, Arsenal could be forced to offload some current players, as reported by <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/arsenal-summer-targets-martinelli-trossard-34765628" target="_blank"><em>The Mirror.</em></a></p><p>With just one year remaining on his current deal, Trossard’s future is uncertain despite his positive impact on the pitch. Martinelli has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/huge-blow-arsenal-gabriel-martinelli-ruled-out-hamstring-injury-carabao-cup-loss-newcastle/bltd5f469cdf7d0d547" target="_blank">struggled with injury issues </a>and has yet to regain his best form this season. Nevertheless, the Brazilian remains an attractive prospect for other clubs, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/dior-louis-vuitton-gabriel-martinelli-arsenal/blt0001a706da862cf4" target="_blank">keeping his name in the transfer </a>conversation.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Arteta has set his sights on several key players, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/alexander-isak-21-goal-newcastle-striker-missing-liverpool-huge-blow-magpies/blt071978f73b076dc8" target="_blank">Newcastle’s Alexander Isak reportedly high</a> on his list. However, more realistically, Arsenal may pursue RB Leipzig’s promising forward, Benjamin Sesko, who is expected to be available for a fee around £55m. In addition to a new striker, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/alexander-isak-newcastle-gentleman-agreement-arsenal-liverpool-season-goals/blt61e80c0aefbe4301" target="_blank">Gunners are also in the market for a left winger.</a> Athletic Club's Nico Williams is believed to be a top target, with Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo also being monitored as a potential addition to the squad.</p><p>While the focus has primarily been on offensive reinforcements, Arsenal’s summer business will also involve some changes in midfield and defence. Jorginho and Thomas Partey are both set to leave on free transfers when their contracts expire this summer. However, Arteta is poised to bring in a new face in midfield, with a £51m deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi already in the works. Defensive changes are also on the horizon, with Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko likely to be sold.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>In addition to on-field moves, Arsenal are also making strides off the pitch. The club is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/arsenal-new-sporting-director-before-end-of-2024-25-season-dan-ashworth-replace-edu-gaspar/blt6c99cbb5f83d0d10" target="_blank">actively looking for a new sporting director to replace Edu</a>, who left his position last year. Interim sporting director Jason Ayto is a candidate for the role and could see his responsibilities expanded, but other names are also under consideration. Roberto Olabe, currently at Real Sociedad, is considered a frontrunner for the position. Additionally, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/dan-ashworth-new-job-axed-by-sir-jim-ratcliffe-man-utd-sporting-director-after-five-months/bltfc9e41d353741ecd" target="_blank">former Manchester United and Newcastle director of football Dan Ashworth</a>, along with Andrea Berta and Thiago Scuro, are among those being considered for the role.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>As Arsenal look to enhance their squad and reshape their team for the future, the next few months promise to be crucial in determining the club's direction both on and off the field. In the short-term, the Gunners will be back in action against PSV on Tuesday in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Tough decisions for Mikel Arteta! Arsenal boss may have to sell Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli to fund summer striker signing | Goal.com

Arsenal might have to sell Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli to fund Mikel Arteta&apos;s demand for a striker signing this summer.

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