Date: 30th March 2015 at 7:00pm
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As the financial situation at Arsenal has increased over the past few years, so has competition for places in the side. Gone are the days of Arsenal fearing the transfer window for the high possibility of losing a star player or two, and Arsenal can now look forward to reinvesting heavily in the squad.

With reinvesting usually comes a bit of trimming as well to balance the books, and with Arsenal possessing an excessively long roster (once all loan players return), we may see a summer clear out this time around. I suspect some of the players who were sent on loan this season to do the same if not leave permanently, while the likes of Flamini and Diaby are out of contract and may be released.

Flamini is out of contract in July and is expected to be released for the final time. No talks of an extension have been mooted as Arsenal are heavily linked with several defensive midfielders to compliment Francis Coquelin. Diaby is out of contract this summer as well, and is expected to finally be released as well following his injury nightmares.

Podolski and Sanogo may be on the chopping blocks despite the former saying he is open to returning after loan. It is clear he does not feature in Wenger’s plans, while Sanogo is simply not up to Arsenal standards. The likes of Serge Gnabry, Joel Campbell, and Chuba Akpom may all go out on loan assuming Wenger invests heavily in more attacking players yet again.

Wojciech Szczesny and Tomas Rosicky may also be heading for the exit doors having grown disgruntled over lack of opportunities. Szczesny has seen his stock at the club drop after a series of calamitous errors and discipline issues, and if reports are to be believed, Arsenal could be targeting a Petr Cech.

Rosicky is finding minutes on the pitch difficult as well despite his brilliant form over the past few seasons. At 34, his best years are coming to an end and Wenger may be looking to offload him this summer. It pains me to write that, as Tomas has been one of Arsenal’s most loyal and trustworthy servants during his time at the club, but I feel Wenger may cut his losses in favour of younger and longer term solutions.

Contract rebel Theo Walcott may also be on his way out of the club as well, again if reports are to be believed, so Wenger could find himself in a position to spend more than he has for a while. Reinvestment is the name of the game this summer for Arsenal if they hope to challenge for honours in the next coming years.

Arsenal already possess a strong core, so If it takes an exodus to be able to add essential pieces to the core, then by all means ring in the changes.

 

One response to “Could we see an exodus at Arsenal this summer?”

  1. chris says:

    The only difference is Rosicky. He will be really god into his late 30s. But Wenger has under used him. When given a chance he has been to rate … including M o M…… and has lasted 90 minutes, still strong and fast.