Arsenal's search for new blood could mean a farewell for some of the veterans. As things stand, which of the five players should be ** in the summer transfer window?Let's take a look. Mikel Arteta has made a good start to the season as head coach of Arsenal, but it is only the beginning of a long road ahead of them and they still have a lot of work to do. The Spaniard has admitted to looking for new blood in the summer, however bringing in new players often leads to the departure of some of the older players. So, as things stand, which of Arsenal's five players should be ** in the summer transfer window?Let's take a look. The first is Socrates Papastathopoulos. Despite the interest of several clubs, he remained at the Emile Stadium.
However, in three of the four league games before the coronavirus outbreak, he spent on the bench. Considering his contract expires in 2023, ** may be the best option. Selling Schkoderan Mustafi may cost Arsenal a higher fee, however, Mikel Arteta could keep him in the summer. Add to that the arrival of young William Saliba and Axel Disasi, and Socratis Papastathopoulos could soon be a fringe player. This is followed by Seyad Kolasinac. Since moving to Arsenal as a free agent from Schalke 04 in 2017, the 26-year-old has never really reached his potential.
Arsenal's interest in Levin Kurzawa suggests that the era of Seyad Kolasinac may soon be over. He's improved under Mikel Arteta, but it seems a bit harsh. However, Kieran Tierney is expected to recover from a shoulder injury, along with young Bukayo Saka, who has excelled at left-back this season. So, considering that Seyad Kolasinac's contract expires in 2023, why shouldn't Arsenal try to ** him now?Arsenal are expected to earn a significant transfer fee through their players, which will be an important asset for the club if they fail to qualify for the Champions League again.
Let's start with Mohamed Elneny, who has barely made appearances for the club since, despite signing a new contract two years ago. Last season was particularly disappointing, with him playing just 17 games, including eight in the Premier League. Unai Emery has been loaned to Besiktas after his arrival, and the Turkish giants have welcomed him to the squad. The midfielder played 28 games but started just twice. The latest reports suggest that he wants to convert his loan move into a permanent one, a decision that seems to be a logical one. There is no guarantee that Mohamed Elneny will return to Arsenal for the coming season, and Mikel Arteta has no plans for him yet.
The club will have to consider Mohamed Elneny's contract, which expires in 2023, so the best-case scenario could be him, which could result in a significant fee for Arsenal. Next up is Henrik Mkhtaryan, which is evident as he is now nowhere to go and has not played a role beside Mesut Ozil, which has prompted him to join Roma on loan this season. It's hard to imagine him fitting into Mikel Arteta's plans for next season. The former Manchester United midfielder got off to a good start in the Italian capital, scoring six goals and providing three assists in 13 league games. Although a muscle injury has kept him in recuperation for a long time, Roma are hoping to agree a permanent transfer deal.
Two close to £10 million ** have already been rejected, and given Henrik Mkhtayan's whopping £180,000-a-week salary, Roma will be able to meet Arsenal's £18m asking price may depend on whether they can finish in the top four in Serie A, although Arsenal should consider lowering their asking price. Finally, there is Mesut Ozil. Arsenal's Mesut Ozil has been in questioning lately. Since signing a new contract in January 2018, he has been disappointing as a German player, in stark contrast to the £350,000-a-week salary he earns. Despite the occasional bright spot, his contradictory performances often disappointed the team, especially in key matches.
Despite Mikel Arteta's reactivation of Mesut Ozil since taking charge and playing 12 times with his old team-mates, he has contributed just one goal and one assist. However, it will not be easy to trade Mesut Ozil this summer as his agent has stated that the German player will not leave until his contract expires. Apart from Mesut Ozil, who else should be traded by Arsenal this summer?Feel free to leave a message in the comment area to share your views.