Arsenal are heading to the United States for the next part of their pre-season and Mikel Arteta has left three notable stars out of the squad for the tour.
The Gunners face an MLS All-Stars in Washington on July 19 having drawn their opening two pre-season matches against Watford and Nurnberg. Arteta is putting the final touches on his squad ahead of the new campaign and the Spanish coach has left three notable stars out of his squad for the US trip.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Nicolas Pepe, Sambi Lokonga and Cedric are out of the Arsenal squad as they are expected to be moved on over the remaining weeks of the transfer window.
Emile Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey have been included despite recent rumours of exits and will join the rest of the Arsenal squad next week.
Nicolas Pepe, Sambi Lokonga, Cedric are out of Arsenal squad travelling for pre season tour. ????? #AFC
Emile Smith Rowe and Thomas Partey will join the team next week. pic.twitter.com/gmnwfrazTV
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 16, 2023
All three of the left-out stars spent last season on loan away from North London and it is clear they have no place in Arteta’s plans going forward.
The Gunners will be looking to bring in important cash from their sales having already spent big so far this summer.
At least 8 players have to leave, so who would your 8 be? Hein and Marquinhos do not have to leave as they are u21s. My 8 would be
Runarsson £1m
Okonkwo (£10m or loan)
Cedric £2m
Holding £5m
Tavares (£15m or loan)
Elneny £5m
Sambi (£15m or loan)
Pepe £20m
Arsenal must hijack Caicedo to hope to challenge City. That’s if they’re willing to sign Tchouameni, UT means they can also sign Caicedo.
Money spent for havertz would have served to sign Caicedo oof
I want Elneny to stay. He’s a good soldier and useful player. The other guys can all go. Including Fabio Vierra. I’d take a bag of ball s for them. No chance getting millions for these lousy players.