Arsenal are contemplating opening talks over a new contract with Leandro Trossard as a reward for his fine form under Mikel Arteta.
According to Football Insider, Arsenal could ponder about opening contract talks with Leandro Trossard. The Belgian forward has impressed with his application since joining the club 18 moinths ago, as the Gunners could consider an extension for the 29-year-old amid a recent bid from Saudi Arabia.
Arsenal to open Leandro Trossard talks?
Leandro Trossard has been a clutch player for Arsenal since his arrival in January 2023. The Belgian joined the Gunners from Brighton & Hove Albion then and has been impressive whenever called up by Mikel Arteta. Last season, he was a weapon off the bench. But when starting games, Trossard was brilliant as well, as he finished the previous campaign with 19 goals and assists.
Arsenal fans were a bit worried following Trossard’s silent goal celebrations in the win over Aston Villa on Gameweek 2, which sparked rumours the player was not happy at his current role. In the following game against former side Brighton, he started, but Declan Rice’s second-half red card meant Arteta took the Belgian off in favour of a defender.
In truth, Trossard warranted a start against Aston Villa, but the Brighton game was unfortunate for him as well as the team. There is an enormous admiration for his talent within the club, who are now prepared to open talks with the Belgian over a new deal. Those talks could accelerate following a late bid from Saudi side Al-Ittihad.
Arsenal swiftly rejected the bid, as the main reason was that they could not comprehend losing a player of Trossard’s quality without the ability to replace him. The transfer window for English sides had closed by then, meaning there was no chance for Trossard to leave. Either way, the talk of a new contract does assert the feeling that the Gunners do value the player and this will come as a reward for his performances.
Sterling’s deal is not a threat to Trossard
On the sidelines, Arsenal fans connected the dots and briefly feared the club might accept the offer for Trossard following Raheem Sterling’s late arrival. However, that wasn’t the case, as the two can thrive in this team together as both are highly versatile in the front three.
This means that Sterling and Trossard can co-exist in the same team and even make the attacking setup better. There is a chance both might start the North London Derby, as Arteta will mix and match following Rice’s suspension.
