Rodrygo Signs, Gyokeres Arrives, Five Departures —Perfect Transfer Scenario for Arsenal

Trossard’s exit could then pave the way for Rodrygo to arrive from Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso’s men are considering the Brazilian’s future, and Arsenal remains interested in the two-time Champions League winner. The 24-year-old would add pace and an extra threat from the wide position next season.

Despite a slow start to the summer transfer window, Arsenal have been quick to strengthen their squad in July. They announced the £5 million signing of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea right at the start of the month, before confirming Martin Zubimendi’s arrival in a £51 million deal from Real Sociedad.

Arsenal’s third summer recruit soon followed, as Christian Norgaard made the £10 million switch from Brentford. Now, Chelsea forward Noni Madueke appears to be the next man to come through the Emirates Stadium doors, after the Gunners agreed on a £48 million plus £4 million add-ons deal on Friday.

While Mikel Arteta’s side continues to look at bolstering their ranks, there is a focus on getting players out, too. Someone who could be sold to free up squad space and cash is Leandro Trossard. According to BILD, Bayern Munich are interested in a move for the Belgian if they are unable to sign Luis Diaz from Liverpool.

Trossard would be the ideal player to sell if Arsenal has to create way for Madueke, Gyokeres, and another fresh face by offloading one attacker. The ex-Brighton & Hove Albion man is set to turn 31 in December and is the club’s second-oldest outfielder behind Norgaard.

As he approaches the tail end of his career and has less than 12 months on his contract, this could be Arsenal’s final chance to cash in on him. Plus, Trossard didn’t set the world alight last season, scoring 10 times and adding 10 assists in 56 matches, and wouldn’t be close to their first-choice starting XI.

Selling Trossard, meanwhile, would open up space and money to sign Rodrygo and complete a dream forward line, should Viktor Gyokeres arrive in a blockbuster deal from Sporting CP. Gyokeres has emerged as Arsenal’s main target for the No. 9 position after scoring 54 goals and providing 13 assists in 52 games.

Although there does appear to be a gap in valuation between Arsenal and Sporting, confidence is growing that a deal for Gyokeres is going to get done. He could be the final piece of the jigsaw that the Gunners are looking for in attack, as they bid to win the Premier League title.

Alongside Madueke, Gyokeres, and Rodrygo, Arsenal could benefit from just one more addition at centre-back, with Cristhian Mosquera potentially coming in from Valencia. While the Gunners are not desperate for a central defender, they could use one more, and Mosquera would fit the bill.

Dream transfer window scenario
IN: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Rodrygo, Viktor Gyokeres, Cristhian Mosquera.
OUT: Jorginho, Marquinhos, Thomas Partey, Nuno Tavares, Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Leandro Trossard, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Reiss Nelson.