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Arsenal have been super busy in the transfer market this summer. They’re getting closer to signing Noni Madueke from Chelsea and are still on the lookout for a solid striker, maybe even a couple more players in other areas. But with all these new arrivals, they’re also under pressure to sell some current squad members to make room and balance the books.
One of the players who might be on his way out is Leandro Trossard. Reports from Turkish media and The Times suggest Arsenal are open to selling him, especially after strong interest from Turkish club Fenerbahce. If a bid of around £20 million comes in, Arsenal would consider letting him go.
This isn’t the first time Fenerbahce have had their eyes on Trossard. In fact, a recent report even said the Belgian changed his agents to help push the move forward. He seems open to the idea.
Trossard has been a valuable player for Mikel Arteta, not always starting every match, but definitely someone the manager trusted. His experience, flexibility to play in different attacking roles, and ability to make an impact off the bench made him an important part of the squad.
He only joined Arsenal from Brighton in 2023 for around £27 million and has done fairly well since then. Over his time with the Gunners, he’s played in 124 matches and scored 28 goals. Just last season, he managed 10 goals and 9 assists across 55 appearances, which shows how useful he’s been.
If the move to Fenerbahce happens, he’ll be joining a team now managed by Jose Mourinho, and the Portuguese coach is said to be a fan of Trossard’s game. Mourinho likes his creativity, his ability to play with both feet, and how he handles himself in tight situations. There’s hope he’ll link up nicely with Jhon Duran, who also recently joined Fenerbahce from Al Nassr.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are clearly in a bit of a reshuffling mode. They’re looking to bring in fresh faces and build a team that can push for trophies next season, but part of that process might involve saying goodbye to players like Trossard, who have served the club well.