Leandro Trossard is undoubtedly going through a challenging season with the Gunners. While he has displayed moments of brilliance in a handful of games, his overall performances this campaign have been inconsistent, leaving Arsenal searching for a reliable solution on the wings. Comparing his current form to last season’s contributions only highlights the drop in performance. With just four goals and three assists in 28 matches so far, it’s understandable why some Arsenal fans have been critical. These frustrations have even led a small section of the fanbase to call for him to be dropped or sold entirely.
Recent reports from Football Transfers indicate that the situation off the pitch mirrors his struggles on it. According to the outlet, the Belgian recently rejected a contract offer from Arsenal that would have extended his stay by one year with the option for a further year. The proposal, reportedly consistent with the club’s policy for players over 30, was turned down, leaving both parties frustrated. This breakdown in negotiations, which occurred before Christmas, disrupted Arsenal’s plans to secure his future before the end of the year.
Having turned 30 in December, the player may have been hoping for a longer-term deal, but Arsenal’s stance on contracts for players in his age bracket likely influenced the terms. For now, discussions have been paused due to the club’s packed fixture schedule and activity in the January transfer window, with talks expected to resume in the summer. However, his current deal runs until 2026, which could put Arsenal in a position where they are forced to sell in the summer if no agreement is reached.
Given his underwhelming form, some fans might argue that moving him on would be the best option regardless of contract talks. A Saudi club reportedly made an offer for him last summer, which Arsenal rejected at the time. If another bid were to arrive, it might represent an opportunity for Arsenal to cash in and reinvest in younger, more dynamic options on the flanks.
What do you think, Gooners? Should the club consider offering him a new deal, or would it be wiser to sell and start fresh on the wings?
BENJAMIN KENNETH
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Great news. Hes 30, drastically getting worse and probably looking for a last big paycheck like Auba. Sell him and bring in an improvement.
Yep, productivity is down, little chance he will develop further, age is against him, time to sell.
If a Saudi team offers a fee we should take it. We make money, Trossard gets a bigger paycheck and plenty of playing time; best for all involved.
Gone is the gamechanger we knew, now he looks a bit jaded and struggling to produce wherever he plays; winger, midfield, or striker.
At this point, it’s managerial negligence to offer Trossard an extension of any length. I would personally volunteer to drive him to the airport if that would help us get rid of this dead weight
To call him dead weight is out of place I’m sorry. In his inconsistencies, he’s been far better than Martinelli this season. If you will be driving him, please look for a buyer for Martinelli and Zinchenco, so that you can drive them both, and maybe Jorginho and Tommy.
you’re right and there is room for all of them in the car.
That just about sums this club up right now.
To even think of offering Trossard a new contract, having watched his underwhelming performances is laughable at best.
Still it shouldn’t be a surprise really, because remember this is the club that wasted £65 million on Havertz. Money that could have been spent better in my opinion.
If there isn’t any player out there better than Havertz, then football is in big trouble.
He has been offered a years contract with another years option, given his age and underwhelming performances this year this is perfectly reasonable to me. If he doesn’t accept the offer I wouldn’t be unhappy to see him go.
A no brainer. Not worth the gamble of extending his services beyond next season. His best hope of a safe extension would be Serial A or a second tier Spanish club such as Valencia.
One of our end of season departures a!omg with Tomi, Kwior , Jorjinho and Zinchenko?
What’s your view, Grandad, on allowing/letting too many players leave in one transfer window? I’m not disagreeing with the names you listed by the way; just curious