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Report: 11 Players could leave Arsenal this summer
Arsenal Prepare for Summer Overhaul Under Andrea Berta: Clarity, Cuts, and Champions League Ambition
Arsenal’s Summer Reset Begins Now
A storm is coming to North London, but for once, it’s one the club welcomes. Arsenal, on the cusp of something greater under Mikel Arteta, are bracing for a transformative summer. The arrival of Andrea Berta as sporting director is not merely cosmetic—it’s strategic. The Mirror’s report shines a spotlight on a club finally addressing its soft underbelly: ineffective selling, bloated squads, and emotional ties that have occasionally trumped footballing sense.
Berta, who forged his reputation at Atlético Madrid, has been charged with one core mission: sharpen Arsenal’s transfer dealings. That means ruthlessness. That means departures. That means 11 players, possibly more, heading out of the Emirates.
Berta, who forged his reputation at Atlético Madrid, has been charged with one core mission: sharpen Arsenal’s transfer dealings. That means ruthlessness. That means departures. That means 11 players, possibly more, heading out of the Emirates.
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There is no room for sentiment. There is only room for success.
A Shift in Strategy, Not Just Personnel
This isn’t about clearing shelves. This is about raising standards. In years past, Arsenal allowed players to leave for fees that would barely buy a Premier League corner flag. The Gunners were generous sellers—too generous. Last summer saw signs of change. This summer demands a revolution.
Berta has been “tasked with improving the transfer fees Arsenal receive when selling players.” It’s a line that sounds mundane. It’s anything but. Maximising value on outgoings creates financial firepower to chase marquee signings—a striker, a central midfielder, a winger, and a backup goalkeeper are all reportedly on Berta’s radar. The outgoings fund the incomings. Arsenal want to shop like a Champions League side. That begins by selling smart.
Berta has been “tasked with improving the transfer fees Arsenal receive when selling players.” It’s a line that sounds mundane. It’s anything but. Maximising value on outgoings creates financial firepower to chase marquee signings—a striker, a central midfielder, a winger, and a backup goalkeeper are all reportedly on Berta’s radar. The outgoings fund the incomings. Arsenal want to shop like a Champions League side. That begins by selling smart.
Farewell Tours and Forgotten Futures
Among those departing, few exits will tug at heartstrings like Kieran Tierney’s. Injuries dimmed his once-bright north London flame, and a free transfer return to Celtic would close a circle. Likewise, Thomas Partey and Jorginho, once pivotal midfield pieces, are now puzzle parts no longer needed. Jorginho is in talks with Flamengo. Partey, injury-ravaged and unreliable, is set to move on.
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Loanees will become former Arsenal players. Nuno Tavares has found his way to Lazio for around £7.5m. Albert Sambi Lokonga may follow suit if Sevilla match his £10m buy-option. The club retains a 25% sell-on clause—a sign that Arsenal are learning from past mistakes. Every pound matters.
Raheem Sterling and Neto, on short-term stays, will return to Chelsea and Bournemouth. Neither will be missed—nor were they expected to stay.
Raheem Sterling and Neto, on short-term stays, will return to Chelsea and Bournemouth. Neither will be missed—nor were they expected to stay.
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But others raise eyebrows. Oleksandr Zinchenko, reportedly a Dortmund target in January, could be sacrificed to clear a path for Myles Lewis-Skelly. Jakub Kiwior, talented but peripheral, seeks regular football. Marseille are sniffing. So are several Italian clubs.
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Reiss Nelson’s story is one of misfortune. Injury has plagued his time on loan at Fulham. Surgery on his hamstring curtailed his season, and though talented, his Arsenal journey feels like one that never truly began.
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Fabio Vieira? It never clicked. Bought for £34.3m, loaned back to Porto, and with only “five goals and four assists,” he’s a likely casualty of Berta’s new regime.
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Even Leandro Trossard, approaching the final year of his deal, could be moved if a new contract isn’t agreed. And Takehiro Tomiyasu? Admirable. Professional. But six minutes of football this season will test even Arteta’s faith.
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Financial Fair Play and Footballing Clarity
This isn’t panic. This is planning. With UEFA’s financial rules tightening and Saudi interest ever-present, Arsenal must become leaner to become greater. There is no longer space for passengers.
Credit must go to The Mirror for highlighting not just who’s leaving, but why. Arsenal are no longer tolerating mediocrity. They are building something serious. And every seat on the Arteta Express must be earned.
Some will lament Tierney. Others will question the timing on Trossard. But this is a club shifting from emotion to efficiency. There are titles to win. There are standards to uphold. Arsenal are acting like a serious football club again.
Credit must go to The Mirror for highlighting not just who’s leaving, but why. Arsenal are no longer tolerating mediocrity. They are building something serious. And every seat on the Arteta Express must be earned.
Some will lament Tierney. Others will question the timing on Trossard. But this is a club shifting from emotion to efficiency. There are titles to win. There are standards to uphold. Arsenal are acting like a serious football club again.
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If you’re an Arsenal fan, you’re feeling a mix of anticipation and apprehension right now. The Mirror’s detailed look into Arsenal’s transfer plans under Andrea Berta is both sobering and exciting. On the one hand, it’s hard to wave goodbye to characters like Tierney—players who embodied commitment during turbulent times. But if Arsenal are to take the final step and become regular Premier League contenders, tough decisions must be made.
This new clarity under Berta is refreshing. We’ve seen too many players leave on the cheap or stagnate on the bench. Arsenal simply can’t afford that any longer. Every squad spot must be filled with purpose. Every player must push the standard.
The potential exits of Vieira, Nelson, Tavares, and Zinchenko don’t just create room—they signal a shift in ambition. No more clinging to potential. It’s production that matters now. Arsenal fans will be watching closely to see if those freed-up wages and incoming fees are reinvested wisely. And with talk of a new striker and midfielder on the way, the expectation will be silverware—not sentiment.
What’s vital now is execution. A plan is only as good as its delivery. But if this summer goes to script, Berta and Arteta could be building a dynasty in North London.
This new clarity under Berta is refreshing. We’ve seen too many players leave on the cheap or stagnate on the bench. Arsenal simply can’t afford that any longer. Every squad spot must be filled with purpose. Every player must push the standard.
The potential exits of Vieira, Nelson, Tavares, and Zinchenko don’t just create room—they signal a shift in ambition. No more clinging to potential. It’s production that matters now. Arsenal fans will be watching closely to see if those freed-up wages and incoming fees are reinvested wisely. And with talk of a new striker and midfielder on the way, the expectation will be silverware—not sentiment.
What’s vital now is execution. A plan is only as good as its delivery. But if this summer goes to script, Berta and Arteta could be building a dynasty in North London.
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