Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Tuesday, 02 June 2026, 14:43 / Updated Tuesday, 02 June 2026 14:43
Arsenal are preparing for an incendiary summer in the transfer market. After winning the Premier League title, the management of the Londoners is willing to give up no less than eight footballers to finance two moves considered a priority by coach Mikel Arteta.
According to The Mirror, the great dream of the Spanish technician is to bring Morgan Rogers, one of the stars of Aston Villa, and the Argentinian striker Julian Alvarez, legitimized at Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal are preparing a massive transfer campaign
However, both transfers are extremely expensive. Morgan Rogers is also wanted by Manchester United, while Julian Alvarez is one of the main targets of FC Barcelona.
According to the cited source, the Catalans have already submitted an offer of approximately 87 million euros for the world champion with Argentina, but it was rejected by Atletico Madrid.
Under these conditions, Arsenal needs important liquidity to be able to enter into a possible duel of offers.
The 8 players who can leave the “Emirates”
In order to raise funds, the Londoners are ready to listen to offers for several footballers in the squad.
The list of departures includes:
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Fabio Vieira
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Reiss Nelson
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Christian Norgaard
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Ben White
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Ethan Nwaneri
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Gabriel Jesus
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Gabriel Martinelli
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Leandro Trossard
The last three may have contracts until the summer of 2027, and Gunners officials believe that this could be the last period in which they can get significant sums in exchange for them.
Morgan Rogers, Arteta's favourite
aged 23, Morgan Rogers he had an excellent season at Aston Villa. The English international contributed decisively to the formation prepared by Unai Emery and impressed with his consistency and versatility.
The British media note that the player would be open to a move to Arsenal, while Aston Villa may have to sell to comply with the financial rules imposed by UEFA.
Morgan Rogers, wanted by Arsenal // PHOTO Getty Images
Julian Alvarez remains the main target
However, the big goal of the summer remains Julian Alvarez.
The Argentine striker is considered the man who can raise the offensive level of the team after the problems encountered in the important matches of the season, including the Champions League final lost against Paris Saint-Germain.
Julian Alvarez / Imago Images
If the transfer of Alvarez does not materialize, Arsenal already has an alternative. It is about Eli Junior Kroupithe only 19-year-old striker from Bournemouth.
Eli Junior Kroupi // PHOTO: Getty Images
The young Frenchman impressed in the recently concluded season, setting the record for goals scored by a teenager in his first season in the Premier League. Kroupi scored 13 times and helped Bournemouth finish 6th.
In addition to the big names on the transfer list, the Londoners are also paying attention to promising players. Arsenal are among the clubs interested in Jeremy Mongathe 16-year-old Leicester City winger, considered one of the most talented young footballers in England.
Leicester's kid Jeremy Monga // PHOTO Getty Images
