Arsenal are expected to offload six more players before the summer transfer window slams shut at the end of the month
Arsenal have shown no sign of slowing down ahead of the summer transfer window deadline later this week, with six more deals said to be in the pipeline. The Gunners have welcomed four new faces to the Emirates Stadium, spending over £200million on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and David Raya (on loan).
Folarin Balogun
It's believed that Fulham, Chelsea, West Ham and Tottenham have all shown interest in Balogun, but the French outfit are in pole position to secure his signature. football.london understands that Arsenal are hopeful that a bidding war breaks out, thus driving up the United States international's value which currently stands are around £38million.
Nuno Tavares
Tavares has recently emerged as a loan target for Aston Villa after talks with Nottingham Forest broke down, football.london understands. It's said that Arsenal would like to include an obligation to buy in any loan deal, which could come in at around £25.8million according to the CIES Football Observatory.
Cedric Soares
There is no concrete interest in Cedric, football.london understands. The 31-year-old, who's valued at just £4.3million, sees his contract at the Emirates Stadium expire at the end of next season.
Albert Sambi Lokonga
Lokonga is another player who Arsenal would like to dish out on loan this term. football.london understands that the Belgian has recently emerged as a potential loan option for Brighton, who are looking to replace Moises Caicedo in the heart of midfield.
It's said that Monaco are also interested but, once again, the Gunners want to find a permanent solution to Lokonga's future with three-years remaining on his deal. He's valued at around £8.6million – £10million less than what it cost to sign him two-years ago.
Rob Holding
Like Cedric, Rob Holding also has just 12-months left on his contract and he's up for sale. Despite his moments, the £12.9million-rated defender has struggled to impress recently and he's surplus to requirements now that Arsenal are challenging for silverware at the highest level.
Nicolas Pepe
Pepe is also somebody with just a year left on his deal. The winger has only recently returned to training at London Colney and he will not be in Arteta's plans for the coming season.
football.london understands that Besiktas would like to take Pepe on a free if Arsenal can agree to terminate his contract, but an unnamed Saudi club have reportedly also shown interest in paying a fee for his signature. A fee which, according to the CIES Football Observatory, could be in the region of £8.6million.