Transfer analysis: Players who could leave Arsenal this summer
All sport activities including football is facing uncertainty amid the coronavirus outbreak. With this postponement, the summer transfer window could also be affected. However, clubs will still be working on potential new arrivals and expected departures. Premier League side Arsenal will eye a rebuild under manager Mikel Arteta. On the same note, we evaluate the players who could leave the side.
Arsenal will want to see Ozil off the wage list
Mesut Ozil made just 23 appearances in 2019-20 and scored a solitary goal. The player, who is Arsenal's highest wage earner, could be shipped off. He seems to be a luxury for the club and the performances have dipped over the last few seasons. Arsenal will hope that a club comes calling for the 31-year-old, who earns £350,000 a week at the club.
31-year-old Sokratis being eyed by AS Roma
It has been reported that Arsenal are willing to cash in on central defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos. The former Borussia Dortmund player sees his contract end in summer 2021. Italian club AS Roma are believed to be interested in the player. Sokratis, who played 27 games this season, is in line to be sold as Arteta plans a major overhaul.
Arsenal could risk losing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sees his contract end in the summer of 2021. The goal-scoring machine is key for Arsenal's fight in the league. However, he is yet to agree to a new deal and that has alerted clubs. Reports state that Chelsea and Barcelona are keen to get him. Aubameyang wants trophies and Champions League football. Arsenal are in for a battle here.
Arsenal likely to sell Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Arteta isn't happy with the attitude of right-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The player has yet to establish himself as a regular in the starting eleven. According to a report in The Athletic, Arteta isn't impressed by the player expressing a preference of playing in central mid-field, rather than at right back. Arteta wants him to work hard and put his head down.
