Ten players Arsenal is expected to sell this summer, including David Luiz, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mesut Ozil

Probably the greatest quote attributed to Albert Einstein was never uttered by the famous German theoretical physicist.

He is credited with saying, “The definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”

While Einstein may not have said the quote, it becomes increasingly appropriate whenever Arsenal fans watch David Luiz play football.

Although the scientist never said it about madness, Gary Neville said that Brazil’s international representations appear to be “controlled by a 10-year-old boy in the crowd on a Playstation”.

Manchester City has returned from stopping the coronavirus with a bang as Luiz’s rust substitute cost Arsenal and delayed Liverpool’s title celebrations.

Luiz’s terrible performance occurred in one night of three serious injuries, with the Brazilian replacing Pablo Mari in a meeting book ended by Granit Xhaka and Eric Garcia who left on a stretcher.

The former Chelsea defender might have wished to remain on the padded and socially spaced bench after canceling Bernd Leno’s good job by failing to handle a ball that Raheem Sterling shot home late in the first half.

Things got worse for Luiz shortly after the restart, receiving a red card for putting Riyad Mahrez down in the area, Kevin De Bruyne scored the penalty kick and substitute Phil Foden scored in stoppage time to rub the wounds Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta will have had restless nights thinking about how to stop her former employers from revolting Etihad as this was the first Premier League football game in 100 days.

Worse for the Gunners at the Amex on Saturday afternoon, when Neal Maupay’s last strike sentenced Arteta to a defeat for the second time as he surrendered to a goal leading to losing 2-1 on the south coast.

The Spaniard will expect to end the season with some pride intact as he plans a summer transfer window which UEFA has confirmed could extend until October.

Luiz might be the first to come out of the Emirate exit door, but who else could join him? talkSPORT.com takes a look …

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

The day after the demoralizing breakdown of Etihad, Aubameyang turned 31. At this stage of his career, the pacy striker has definitely left only one big move.

With Timo Werner officially signing for Chelsea, he actually leaves Barcelona as the front row for Gabon’s signing.

The club now simply has to accept that the former Borussia Dortmund forward has outperformed the Gunners since arriving in January 2018 and has attempted to recover as heavy as possible with a transfer fee.

Failure to move soon could lead to a situation like Mesut Ozil, who stagnated as soon as he signed a profitable deal at the club shortly after Aubameyang arrived.

Sokratis Papastathopoulos

With Luiz suspended for the next two games and Pablo Mari limping to Etihad, Sokratis could very well become an important player for Arsenal before the end of the season.

However, the former Borussia Dortmund defender never looked secure on the back and the 31-year-old could be set on exit after falling out of favor under Arteta before the COVID-19 epidemic.

With his deal expiring in 2021, Sokratis said in March: “If I’m not happy, I don’t play enough or I don’t like the coach, I don’t care about the contract.”

Shkodran Mustafi

Like Sokratis, Mustafi may have an important role to play before the end of the season, but his future in the Emirates is covered in doubt.

The 28-year-old joined Valencia in 2016 and continued to rage fans with his inconsistent displays and erratic errors.

But speaking in an interview with the German publication Bild Mustafi he suggested that it could be open for a return to his hometown.

He said: “(The Bundesliga is) always interesting. Sportily, it has undergone a great development. Besides, it’s my home. “

Konstaninos Mavropanos

He impressed Arsene Wenger during his final months as head of Arsenal, but is now reportedly also under scrutiny.

The 22-year-old moved to the 2.Bundesliga Nuremberg side in the middle of the January transfer window – impressing in Germany during his short stint.

However, despite having held three unequaled matches in ten appearances, five Bundesliga clubs have registered an interest.

According to Goal, last season’s injuries prompted the young Greek behind Calum Chambers, Rob Holding and even William Saliba on his return from France.

Sead Kolasinac

Arriving with a free transfer from Schalke in 2017, Kolasinac immediately became one of the club’s top earnings when he signed a deal worth £ 100,000 a week.

With Arteta favoring the back-back and Kieran Tierney returning in full form, those wages seem somewhat astronomical for a left-back back-up.

Bukayo Saka’s future is even more pressing for the Spaniard, who is approaching the end of his contract at Arsenal, yet it was one of the brightest sparks of the season.

Getting Kolasinac from the books and signed Saka would be a great deal for the club.

Lucas Torreira

When Xhaka unfairly reacted against Arsenal fans at home in Crystal Palace, it seemed that Torreira could go back.

One of Unai Emery’s favorites, Uruguay International seemed the answer to Arsenal’s problems. But Xhaka’s return to form and the lack of potential buyers caused by COVID-related financial restrictions means that getting rid of Torreira seems like the most likely option.

Athletic’s David Ornstein says the 24-year-old could return to Serie A in the summer window.

Ashley Maitland-Niles

Having spent almost three years out of position as a full back, it seems that Maitland-Niles is finally ready to move permanently.

The 22-year-old has a contract in North London until 2023, but has fallen out of favor under Arteta.

Having been to the club since the age of six, moving in could prove extremely tough. But if the English youth star can’t find the game time in his favorite position, a move suitable for everyone.

Mesut Ozil

Whatever your personal opinion of him, whether as a footballer or an individual, it is difficult to watch a player who agitates so continuously.

No longer a German international, Ozil needs to detach himself from Arsenal as the atmosphere is becoming even more toxic around him.

After being announced as the best player under Arteta, critics now see him as “undermining” the Spaniard and his exclusion from the team to face City is as hallucinating as it is daunting.

In his day, the director is a joy to watch. But having cost the club nearly £ 8,000 a minute this season, his big wages have to be wiped off the books and he deserves the enjoyment of the last few years of his career.

Alexandre Lacazette

With Eddie Nketiah nodding at Etihad on Wednesday evening, it seems to mark the end of Alexandre Lacazette’s career in North London.

No longer even considered for the French team and please under Arteta, the former Lyon striker should look for a move elsewhere to benefit his career.

According to The Telegraph, when discussing potential summer plans with representatives, the Gunners made it clear that the Frenchman is more likely to be sold than Aubameyang.

Reportedly, attacker Gent Jonathon David is looking forward to joining the club and the sale of Lacazette could help facilitate the start of reconstruction.