Arsenal have firmly rejected an approach from Saudi club Al Ittihad for Leandro Trossard, making it clear that the versatile forward is not for sale. Despite a lucrative offer that included an initial loan with an obligation to buy, potentially worth up to £25 million, the Gunners are determined to keep Trossard in their squad.
With the English transfer window closed, Arsenal would be unable to replace the 29-year-old until January, adding to their reluctance to entertain any offers. The Saudi transfer window remains open until Monday, but Arsenal’s stance leaves little room for negotiation. This decision underscores Trossard’s importance to the team, especially after a summer where the club let go of Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah, Fabio Vieira, and Reiss Nelson, only reinforcing their attacking options by bringing in Raheem Sterling on loan from Chelsea.