Arsenal ‘decide’ to offload ‘eleven’ stars who ‘won’t continue’ as Arteta ‘prepares deep clean’
According to reports, Arsenal are ‘preparing a deep clean’ during this summer’s transfer window as ‘eleven’ players could be offloaded.
The Gunners are enjoying a decent season in the Premier League, but they are set to finish second for the third consecutive season.
Arsenal have been ravaged by injuries this season as they are eleven points adrift of table-toppers Liverpool, who have a game in hand, after their 1-1 draw against Everton on Saturday.
Mikel Arteta’s side have been pretty toothless in attack this season, as they are fourth in our open-play goals table, having only netted 41 goals in 31 games.
Former Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta has been appointed to replace ex-sporting director Edu and the Spaniard is expected to be busy this summer.
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Arteta has admitted that this summer is “going to be a big one” for Arsenal.
“It’s going to be a big one and we are very excited about it,” Arteta said.
“The way we planned the five first summers, they were going to be very big and they were going to have different objectives because the turnaround of players and the objective of those windows was going to be different.
“But now when you are going to go again, we want to increase the depth of the squad but as well we want to increase the quality and the skills that we need to go to the next step.”
Now, a report from Spanish outlet Fichajes claims Arsenal are ‘preparing a deep clean’ as they have ‘decided eleven players will not continue’ as part of Arteta’s ‘new project’.
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The report claims:
‘One of the clearest cases is that of Portuguese goalkeeper Neto, who will return to Bournemouth after completing his loan at the Emirates.
‘Significant moves are also on the horizon in defense: Kieran Tierney, whose contract expires this summer, will not renew, and Takehiro Tomiyasu will be put on the market due to his recurring fitness problems. In addition, Nuno Tavares, currently with Lazio, will be transferred.
‘In midfield, the purge will be even more evident. Thomas Partey and Jorginho will end their respective contracts, while Albert Sambi Lokonga, on loan to Sevilla, will be sold. Fabio Vieira, who is at Porto, will also leave permanently. The sporting directorate does not count on them for the next phase.
‘The forward line is also not left out of this renewal. Raheem Sterling, on loan from Chelsea, will return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. Reiss Nelson, on loan to Fulham, will follow the same path of departure with a permanent sale.
‘Finally, Leandro Trossard will also be transferred, in this case to free up salary space and raise funds to strengthen the attack with a reliable number 9.’
