Mikel Arteta and Edu are looking to offload several players before the start of the new season but some will be harder to shift than others…
As is often the way during the transfer window, all the talk at Arsenal right now is about possible incomings.
But getting players out of the door is just as important when it comes to building a settled and happy squad, which is why the club are working hard behind the scenes to move several players on.
Below, GOAL takes a look at some members of Mikel Arteta’s senior side who could leave over the coming weeks…
GettyBernd Leno
With Matt Turner’s move from New England Revolution now having been made official, Bernd Leno’s exit feels inevitable.
When he left for his summer break at the end of last season, there was an understanding in place between the player and the club that he would be able to move on.
All parties are open to making a deal happen and there are clubs interested in taking the German international, who still has aspirations of making his nation's World Cup squad.
Fulham are believed to have already held talks over a possible move, while there is also interest from some Bundesliga sides.
Nothing has been agreed yet, but it’s highly likely the 30-year-old will have a new club by the time the transfer window comes to a close.
AdvertisementArthur Okonkwo
Another goalkeeper who looks set to be on the move this summer. Unlike Leno, however, Okonkwo will only be leaving on loan.
The highly-rated 20-year-old has spent the past year in the senior squad and has gained valuable experience doing so.
But he and Arsenal both believe the time is right to go out and get some regular senior first-team football, so a move away from North London is almost a certainty this summer.
Interested clubs are already being sounded out, with Arsenal and Okonkwo’s representative planning to make a final decision on the shot-stopper's next step soon.
Getty/GoalHector Bellerin
After enjoying a successful loan spell at Real Betis last season, Hector Bellerin is keen to return to his hometown club on a permanent basis.
Discussions have been taking place throughout the summer to try to find a solution that suits all parties, with Bellerin’s high wages proving problematic as it stands.
The right-back took a major pay cut to spend last season with Betis and it remains to be seen if he is willing to do that for the long-term.
For the moment, Bellerin is back at Arsenal and has started pre-season training at London Colney.
He has just one year left on his contract, however, and attempts to secure him a move back to Spain this summer continue.
Getty ImagesNuno Tavares
There is a possibility that Tavares will be able to leave on loan this summer, but his immediate future is all linked to possible incomings.
If Arsenal manage to bring in cover for the left side of defence, then Tavares could potentially move on just a year after he arrived in North London from Benfica.
Marseille are believed to be interested in a loan, while Atlanta are also keeping tabs on Tavares situation.
But if Arsenal fail to bring any in who can provide cover for Kieran Tierney, such as Ajax’s Lisandro Martinez, then the likelihood is that Tavares will remain.