Arsenal are leaders in the Premier League and the Champions League, although it is expected that there will be changes to the squad for next year. Below we mention some players from the current Gunners squad who, for reasons such as relative low performance, high competition in their position, recurring injuries, contracts that expire soon or the need to generate funds after a summer of large expenses, could be reasonable candidates to leave at the end of the season or even in January 2026.
This is based on current rumors and analysis as of December 2025, with the team in a strong position, but prioritizing rotation and sales to balance the squad.
1. Gabriel Jesus
The 28-year-old Brazilian forward has recently returned from a serious ACL injury that kept him out for almost the entire previous season (since January 2025). With the arrival of Viktor Gyokeres as the main reference and other offensive reinforcements such as Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze, his role has diminished.
Mikel Arteta has explicitly ruled out an exit in January 2026, blocking offers and stating that he needs it due to the injury crisis in attack (absences of Gyokeres, Havertz and others).
Jesus himself has published an open letter reaffirming his desire to stay, with “unfinished business” at the club and ambition for the 2026 World Cup. However, there is interest from AC Milan (his entourage offered it directly), Brazilian and Saudi clubs.
Sources such as The Athletic indicate that it could attract offers in the summer of 2026 to generate funds after the club’s massive spending. His contract expires in 2027, but an exit in 2026 seems likely if he does not regain prominence.
2. Leandro Trossard
The versatile 31-year-old Belgian attacker signed a significant renewal in the summer of 2025 with a salary increase, after a long process.
His original contract expired in 2026 (with an option to extend), but the new agreement binds him for longer, although some previous rumors spoke of Saudi interest or clubs such as Roma, Dortmund and Fenerbahçe (rejected). With the signings of Madueke and Eze, his minutes have decreased, making him a rotation player.
Sources such as CaughtOffside indicate that Arsenal would be open to selling him in 2026 if a good offer comes in, to rejuvenate the attack and comply with financial rules. There are no immediate plans to exit in January
His future depends on his role this season, but a departure in the summer of 2026 would not be a surprise if he is looking for more minutes.
3. Ben White
The 28-year-old English defender, versatile (right-back or centre-back), signed a long extension until 2028 in 2024.
This season he has lost ownership due to recurring injuries and the emergence of Jurrien Timber as the preferred right back. He has been an unused substitute in several Premier matches, raising doubts about his future.
Rumors indicate that Arsenal would be open to “sensible” offers in January or summer 2026 to generate income, especially after the summer spending.
The player could ask to leave in the summer if he wants to play regularly ahead of the 2026 World Cup. There is no imminent departure in January, but his situation will be evaluated at the end of the season; His high value (around £50m) makes him sellable for a good influx of income to the club.
