Open to offers? Arsenal could let four players leave in January

November 22, 2025 Oliver Obel

The Gunners’ summer business — which brought in Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Martin Zubimendi — reinforced multiple areas of the squad, and the early results have been impressive.

Arsenal sit ahead of Manchester City and Liverpool in the league and remain perfect in their Champions League group, strengthening the belief that the squad can compete on several fronts.

But the influx of talent has reduced opportunities for several established players. Multiple outlets have reported in recent weeks that Arsenal are now evaluating potential exits to ease squad congestion and maintain financial flexibility.

Senior attackers could draw interest

The Daily Mail recently reported that Arsenal are ready to consider “serious offers” for Gabriel Martinelli, who has lost his starting spot on the left wing to Leandro Trossard.

This aligns with reporting from Goal.com, which also notes growing interest from Saudi clubs and describes Arsenal as “open to offers” for the Brazilian should bids reach a substantial level.

Martinelli isn’t the only high-profile forward whose future is under discussion. FootballTransfers.com and LondonWorld both report that Gabriel Jesus is also being assessed as a potential departure.

Jesus has not played since suffering an ACL injury in January 2024 and now sits behind Kai Havertz and Gyokeres in the pecking order.

According to FootballTransfers, the club could consider a sale as early as January if the right proposal arrives, although an end-of-season exit remains possible depending on his recovery and minutes.

Young prospects and defensive options also reviewed

Further down the squad, several younger or rotational players are also attracting interest. LondonWorld and Goal.com both state that 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri may be allowed to leave on loan should a suitable offer emerge. He has made five league appearances this season, all from the bench.

Meanwhile, Tribuna.com and SportsMarketInternational report that Arsenal are similarly “open to offers” for Ben White, though any departure would depend on valuations matching the club’s expectations.

One player who is expected to remain is Myles Lewis-Skelly. Despite losing his left-back role to Riccardo Calafiori and falling out of recent England squads, the 19-year-old is still considered important depth.

Arsenal are reluctant to sanction a departure, especially after Calafiori returned early from Italy duty with a minor injury scare.

Injury concerns shape derby preparations

Arsenal face Tottenham next, looking to rebound from their 2–2 draw at Sunderland earlier this month. Their preparations are complicated by injuries, most notably Gabriel Magalhaes, who suffered “a muscle injury in his right thigh,” according to a statement from the Brazilian Football Confederation.

There are also doubts over Gyokeres and captain Martin Odegaard, though Arteta is expected to have Calafiori, Havertz, Martinelli and Madueke available.

As the January window approaches, Arsenal must balance title ambitions with growing pressure to manage squad numbers — a dynamic likely to shape both outgoing and incoming business next month.

Sources: Daily Mail, Goal.com, FootballTransfers.com, LondonWorld, SportsMarketInternational, Tribuna.com, Brazilian Football Confederation.