Arsenal make five players available for transfer as Arteta demands backing
Arsenal are prepared to sell five first-team players this summer as manager Mikel Arteta seeks assurances of continued financial backing during contract negotiations.
The Spanish tactician has guided the north London club to three consecutive second-place finishes in the Premier League.
Discussions regarding a new deal for the 44-year-old are currently progressing positively.
However, the former midfielder wants guarantees from the club hierarchy that substantial transfer funds will remain available before committing his long-term future.
Academy graduates and senior stars at risk
Despite challenging for their first domestic title in over two decades, significant squad changes are anticipated at the Emirates Stadium.
Homegrown talents Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri could be offloaded to generate pure profit under current financial regulations.
The latter spent the second half of the campaign on loan at French side Marseille, while Lewis-Skelly has struggled for consistent match action.
Gabriel Martinelli is also facing an uncertain future following a disappointing individual campaign in front of goal.
The Brazilian winger has managed just a single Premier League strike this term, prompting the title contenders to explore other attacking options.
Targeting new additions and retaining the captain
Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers has emerged as a primary target to bolster the final third.
To fund such acquisitions, established stars Ben White and Gabriel Jesus may be sacrificed if suitable offers materialise.
Both internationals would command substantial transfer fees to reinvest directly into the playing squad.
Despite the impending overhaul, club captain Martin Odegaard remains an integral part of the project.
The Norwegian playmaker has faced scrutiny during recent fixtures, but his manager is determined to keep him in the capital.
The recruitment team are also actively looking to strengthen their defensive options with a new full-back ahead of the upcoming campaign.
