Arsenal's Premier League title celebrations are in full swing, but the club faces pivotal decisions this summer as key players face uncertain futures. Mikel Arteta's side ended a 22-year wait for the league crown, though they fell short in a heartbreaking Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Now, the Gunners are at a crossroads, with club legend Paul Merson proposing the sale of captain Martin Odegaard and Leandro Trossard dropping hints about his own departure.
Odegaard Tipped for Exit
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has suggested that club captain Martin Odegaard could be sold this summer. The Norwegian, who joined from Real Madrid in a £36m deal in 2021, has been a cornerstone of Arteta's side but endured an injury-plagued season. Merson stated on The Sports Agents: "It's madness for me to be saying this but they probably will be thinking about that [selling Odegaard]. But for me, I still think there'll be teams queuing round the block for him... When you play in the position that Odegaard plays in, you're screaming out for pace up front."
Odegaard, 27, missed 30 matches this season due to injury and was not guaranteed a starting spot even when fit, with Eberechi Eze providing an alternative. The emergence of Myles Lewis-Skelly as a midfield option has increased competition. Odegaard is entering the final 12 months of his contract and is among the club's highest earners at £240,000 per week.
Trossard Cryptic Over Future
Leandro Trossard is another seasoned figure facing exit speculation. The Belgian winger, speaking at a press conference before World Cup 2026, acknowledged his Arsenal future is uncertain. He said: "I am still an Arsenal player, and we'll see what happens this summer." The 31-year-old is entering the final year of his contract and an extension seems unlikely given he turns 32 in December. Turkish club Besiktas has expressed interest in his services.
Trossard's comments suggest he is aware changes could be afoot, though clarity on his destiny may await the conclusion of his World Cup duties. Arsenal fans will be watching closely as the transfer window approaches.
