Some reports indicate that Arsenal rejected offers for Leandro Trossard during the summer transfer window, despite adding several new attacking players to their squad.
The arrivals of Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke have pushed the Belgian further down the pecking order at the Emirates. Yet Arsenal continue to view him as one of their most dependable performers, even rewarding him with an improved contract not long ago.
As the main European transfer window closed, interest came from Besiktas, whose own window remained open. The Turkish club reportedly sought to secure his signature, but Arsenal are said to have turned down their approach, making it clear they had no intention of selling the former Brighton man.
Arsenal’s Surprising Decision
The decision surprised some observers, as the signing of new attackers will inevitably reduce Trossard’s opportunities for regular game time. The situation has sparked debate about his role and future at the club, especially given the competition he now faces in wide and forward positions.
Arsenal’s stance suggests that they still regard him as an important squad option, but his path to the starting line-up looks increasingly difficult. For a player who has previously delivered key performances, this represents a challenging shift in circumstances.
Charles Watts’ Perspective
Commenting on the reports, Charles Watts shared his thoughts with Sports Mole. He stated: “I don’t think it was a no-brainer [to keep him]. If there was a good offer on the table, if I was in charge, I would have certainly considered it. There’s enough strength in depth to cope with his exit.”
These remarks highlight the argument that Arsenal could have been open to letting Trossard leave if the right proposal had been made. The suggestion reinforces the view that, despite his quality, he may not be essential to the club’s plans moving forward.
Now that he remains at the Emirates, Trossard faces the prospect of limited minutes and greater competition for a place. While Arsenal clearly value him as a reliable option, the months ahead may determine whether he can still carve out a meaningful role amid the growing depth in their attacking department.
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Before acquisition of Eze and with only Noni arriving as a winger backup, it was not surprising to see us try to hang on to Trossard and keep him as satisfied to stay as possible. I expect more than normal activity (although not in terms of big money moves) in the January transfer window in the PL including perhaps with Arsenal.
With the young Dowman banging on the door someone will have to make way
Strange how he was given a pay rise ,he wasn’t even first choice last season ,no chance he gets many minutes this season with all the attacking signings coming in .
Dan Kit,
It was a ridiculous decision to give a pay rise that didn’t even include an extension to his contract. One poster on here, even suggested that it was to keep him motivated.
Going by that logic, doesn’t that mean giving pay rises to every fringe player at the club to keep them motivated. REALLY!. 🙄🤦♂️
The reported 20 million from a Turkish club was not a good enough offer?
I think Arteta is still being haunted by the damage that injuries inflicted on his team’s ambitions last season. So he probably wants to keep a big a squad as possible. In addition, I think the player himself has not shown any desire to leave, not with an improved pay packet in his pocket.
All that may change in January. By then Jesus and Havertz are probably back; Trossard may have warmed the bench too much for his World Cup interests; and the youngsters in the team have done enough to prove their capabilities. Then there would probably be a rethink of the situation.
Of course they would have sold him, that is why they gave him a pay raise but not extend his contract. That way, it would be easier to sell him on new higher wages.
Thought the nonsense was over with, but apparently not. Completely counter-intuitive when trying to sell a player by raising their wages first.
I cannot think of this ever happening before, not just at our club, but anywhere.
Why we always seem to make daft contract decisions, is a mystery to me.
By the way, the “legend” who was introduced to the crowd yesterday was Sanogo (?) and what a deep voice he has!!