Arsenal’s Premier League triumph opens the door for a squad revamp, with five players that could potentially be sold.
Arsenal have finally ended their painful 22-year wait for Premier League glory, with Mikel Arteta’s side crowned champions of the 2025/26 season. This monumental achievement has reunited the fan base and validated the long-term project at the Emirates Stadium.
However, success often brings a desire for evolution, and the Spanish manager now holds a unique opportunity to revamp his squad and strengthen the weak zones. With the Premier League title secured and the summer transfer window presenting Arsenal with a chance to address key areas of concern across the pitch, Arteta can afford to make bold decisions regarding players who may have run their course at the club.
While the title-winning season was magnificent, there are positions where the club could invest in fresh talent to maintain their dominance in the coming years. Let’s examine each of these five players and assess whether selling them could be the right move for the newly crowned champions as they look to build on their historic triumph.
Christian Norgaard: Course run after a solitary season?
Christian Norgaard’s solitary season at Arsenal following his arrival from Brentford in summer 2024 has not demonstrated the impact Mikel Arteta might have initially hoped for.
The Danish midfielder’s involvement figures from the 2025/26 season reveal a concerning picture: he played just 1,040 minutes across 20 matches, with no goals and 3 assists. In the Premier League specifically, he appeared in only 7 matches, playing 101 minutes in Champions League competition with an average of 22.15 minutes per match.
These statistics suggest that Arteta may not have initially envisaged such a lack of game time for Nørgaard when he signed him. The manager now could be ready to bring in a starting-level player who could share minutes more effectively with other stars in the Arsenal midfield, including Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, and Myles Lewis-Skelly.
With such limited involvement, Norgaard’s position appears precarious, and Arsenal might find better value in acquiring a midfielder who can contribute more consistently to the team’s dominant performances.
Gabriel Jesus: Time for a younger successor?
Gabriel Jesus’s time at Arsenal has certainly come to a close, and the Premier League title may be the very reason Arsenal have to part ways with the Brazilian striker. The 28-year-old has only a year left on his current deal, with his contract running until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Despite some reports suggesting Jesus is prepared to renew his contract and would be willing to stay at the North London club, Arsenal could look to replace him with a younger striker while taking his massive wages off their books.
The media has linked the Brazilian with several suitors, including Serie A giants AC Milan and Juventus. While Jesus has insisted he wants to sign a new contract with Arsenal after entering the final 18 months of his deal, the club’s title success might give them the leverage to secure a substantial fee for a player whose market value has potentially diminished.
Given his age and contract situation, selling Jesus now could allow Arsenal to invest in a younger forward who better fits their long-term blueprint while freeing up significant financial resources.
Gabriel Martinelli: Selling the Brazilian a good idea?
There are significant arguments to be had regarding whether it is the right time for Arsenal to offload Gabriel Martinelli. The South American winger has been at the club for many years since joining from Ituano in 2019, and while he initially looked like the smashing attacking winger Arsenal needed, his performances have dipped consistently over the last two and half seasons.
This season, Martinelli started just 11 matches in the Premier League, with much of his work done at Europe’s top table. In the Premier League, he recorded 1 goal and 4 assists in 30 matches, while across all competitions his return improved to 11 goals and 7 assists in 53 appearances. His market value has reportedly dropped to around €45 million, which could influence Arsenal’s decision-making if offers arrive. His Premier League minutes have been more limited compared to previous campaigns.
The left-wing position is the major source of concern for Arteta to improve in the summer, and he could see the value in selling Martinelli for a good fee. Arsenal are already linked with Bradley Barcola and Morgan Rogers to potentially replace him.
Given Martinelli’s performance decline, contractual situation (he will enter the final year with an option to extend), and the club’s ability to secure a replacement, selling him appears to be a sensible move that would allow Arsenal to invest in a more dynamic left-winger while recouping a substantial transfer fee.
Leandro Trossard: A necessary departure
Leandro Trossard has been a stellar signing for Arsenal, with the Belgian forward recording 36 goals and 34 assists in 174 appearances for the North London club, a record that represents exceptional value for money. Pound-for-pound, there are hardly any players with better value than Trossard, who joined in January 2023.
In the current Premier League season, the experienced attacker made a notable impact with 31 league matches, starting 21, while scoring eight goals, and delivering 11 assists in all competitions.
However, the evolution of this Arsenal squad means it might be time to go for a more versatile forward option. Trossard has a year left on his deal, with his contract set to conclude in 2026, although Arsenal possesses the option to prolong it by another year until 2027. While he has been consistent, this summer might be the right time to cash in amid his links with Aston Villa and Newcastle United, as he has value following his crucial role in the Premier League title win.
We reported on June 13 that Arsenal are already linked with Christos Tzolis of Club Brugge, and the Greek winger looks more likely to be the Belgian’s replacement. Selling both Trossard and Martinelli will allow Arsenal room to work with their potential targets for the left-wing roles ahead of the new season.
Given his contract situation and the club’s ability to secure a like-for-like replacement, cashing in on Trossard now represents a smart financial decision that maintains Arsenal’s attacking quality while generating significant transfer revenue.
Ben White: A market opportunity rather than necessity
The idea of offloading Ben White might not be a necessity, but rather a market opportunity if the cards fall in the right places. The 28-year-old English defender has struggled with fitness issues over the last two seasons, including a significant medial ligament injury from a knee problem sustained at West Ham that ruled him out for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.
White missed a large portion of the 2024/25 season with a knee injury, and recurring knee issues have sidelined him for parts of 2025/26. Despite these fitness concerns, White remains a valued professional in Arteta’s eyes, and the sale will only materialise if there’s a like-for-like replacement available.
The fitness instability alone might justify exploring the market, but only if a meaningful upgrade is available. In 2025/26, White made appearances despite facing recurring knee injuries over the past 18 months. However, his time may be up amid his links with Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United.
Unlike the other four players discussed, White’s situation is different because his fitness issues, while troubling, have not completely diminished his value. Arsenal should only consider selling him if they can secure a defender who offers better consistency and reliability. If no such player exists, keeping White remains the sensible option despite his fitness concerns.