Mikel Arteta is prepared to listen to offers for Aaron Ramsdale, Eddie Nketiah, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson in the upcoming transfer window, according to Mirror Football. The Arsenal manager aims to raise additional funds by offloading fringe players as he seeks to strengthen his squad for another Premier League title challenge.
Ramsdale, who cost £30 million in 2021, lost his starting spot to David Raya last season. Raya is expected to make his loan move from Brentford permanent. Arsenal are open to letting Ramsdale leave on loan if no permanent deal materialises, given he still has three years left on his contract.
Nketiah spent most of last season on the bench, while Smith Rowe and Nelson are also considered surplus to requirements. Nelson signed a new contract just 12 months ago but has struggled for game time.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are expected to sign a new forward before the 2024/25 campaign, with a striker likely arriving in the summer rather than January. The club have also been linked with Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who has a £100 million release clause active until the end of June, but the Brazilian has stated he is happy at St James' Park.
