Revealed: Arsenal forced to sell big names in January to pave way for incomings
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Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Tue 9 September 2025 12:54, UK
Arsenal will be forced to sell multiple big-name players in the January transfer window if they want to make mid-season signings, sources have told Football Insider.
It has been a busy summer for Mikel Arteta’s side in terms of incomings, with the likes of Noni Maduke, Eberechi Eze, and Viktor Gyokeres making the move to the Emirates.
With the Gunners aiming to challenge Liverpool for the Premier League title, they may have to strengthen again in January to ensure they are not negatively affected by injuries.
However, sources say the North London side have to bring in funds when the window reopens before they can go out and make further additions
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Across the summer transfer window, Arsenal had the highest net spend of any side in the entire Premier League.
The Gunners splashed over £250million on incomings, while only recouping around £8m through the sales of fringe players like Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga.
As a result, it is likely that the club will need to balance the books when the transfer window reopens.
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Football Insider exclusively revealed on Tuesday (9 September) that Arsenal are already considering offloading Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus in January.
Arteta has a large squad as it stands, and other players could be at risk of an Emirates exit as well if they find themselves out of favour.
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Meanwhile, Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has seen his fortune increase by more than £1.8billion over the past year, sources have told Football Insider.
Kroenke hasn’t always been a popular figure among Arsenal fans, with many questioning his intentions since investing in the club in 2007.
The American billionaire increased his shareholding over several years before buying the Gunners outright in 2018.
Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index has revealed Kroenke has seen his personal wealth surge by £1.85bn over the past year, up to £17.28bn, making him the 102nd richest person in the world.
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