Gearing up for the ultimate challenge in the Champions League, Arsenal undergoes a profound squad revitalization, bidding farewell to a remarkable 8 players _ Football Update News

   

Despite his limited playing time and contribution of just 1 assist in the Premier League this season, Emile Smith Rowe's future at Arsenal hangs in the balance. With the club's keen interest in Chelsea's Mason Mount, the potential departure of Smith Rowe from the team this summer cannot be ruled out.

 

Yearning for a fresh chapter in his career, Granite Xhaka expresses his desire for a new challenge. The Swiss international's potential departure from Arsenal in the upcoming summer transfer window has been unveiled by Bild, who discloses ongoing negotiations between Xhaka and Bayer Leverkusen. Simultaneously, Arsenal sets their sights on Declan Rice as a prospective replacement for Xhaka.

Kieran Tierney finds himself displaced from his starting role on the left flank by Oleksandr Zinchenko. The 25-year-old versatile player has attracted interest from both Newcastle and Aston Villa. Notably, Tierney's adaptability extends beyond being a full-back, as he also possesses the capability to excel as a central defender and winger.

Nuno Tavares, currently on loan at Marseille, has been showcasing impressive performances. Despite his positive form, the Ligue 1 club has shown no interest in permanently acquiring the player. If Tavares desires a starting role rather than being a substitute for Zinchenko in the upcoming season, Arsenal may consider offloading him.

 

Folarin Balogun has made a remarkable impact in Ligue 1, netting an impressive tally of 19 goals in 34 games for Reims. However, reports from L'Equipe indicate that Balogun is unwilling to settle for a bench role should he return to Arsenal. AC Milan has expressed interest in securing the services of the talented 21-year-old striker during the summer transfer window. Considering this scenario, Arsenal may contemplate selling Balogun outright, potentially commanding a fee of approximately £30 million.

Cedric Soares' future at the Emirates Stadium remains uncertain. Currently on loan at Fulham until the conclusion of this season, the Portuguese defender faces stiff competition for the starting position, particularly from Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu. As a result, Soares has struggled to secure regular playing time and his prospects at Arsenal are far from guaranteed.

Despite being Arsenal's record signing at £72m, Nicolas Pepe has not lived up to the club's expectations. The "Gunners" may have to come to terms with financial losses in order to offload the former Lille star.

Rob Holding's performance in filling the defensive void left by William Saliba has been underwhelming. Arsenal may entertain the idea of selling Holding if a suitable offer comes their way. In recent matches, it appears that Mikel Arteta has favored the utilization of Kiwior over the British star, indicating a potential shift in priorities.