Leandro Trossard could become the latest big name to head to Saudi Arabia, with Al-Ittihad putting a €35 million (£29m/$39m) offer to Arsenal.
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Offer on the table for Belgian wingerGunners have bolstered ranks with SterlingMulling over whether to cash in or notGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
The Gunners have bolstered their options in wide areas – particularly on the left flank – with the capture of England international Raheem Sterling on a season-long loan from Premier League rivals Chelsea. They also have Brazilian star Gabriel Martinelli to fill a role in that area of the field.
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That may lead to Mikel Arteta agreeing to part company with Belgium international Trossard. The 29-year-old forward has been at Emirates Stadium since completing a £20m ($26m) transfer from Brighton in January 2023 – with 19 goals recorded through 70 appearances in all competitions.
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According to , Trossard is now being lined up for a big-money move to the Middle East. He claims that Al-Ittihad have a formal offer on the table ahead of the summer transfer deadline passing for teams in the Saudi Pro League. Arsenal are now mulling over whether to cash in or not.
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If Trossard were to be offloaded, then he would join a star-studded squad in Jeddah. Al-Ittihad already have Ballon d’Or-winning former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema on their books, along with ex-Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, one-time Liverpool star Fabinho and Algeria international playmaker Houssem Aouar.