Arsenal lists 11 stars for sale in summer 2026

Arsenal's restructuring plan is gaining attention as Andrea Berta prepares for a major overhaul, with a series of stars facing the risk of being sold in summer 2026.

After a breakthrough season and facing the opportunity to end the Premier League title drought after over two decades, Arsenal has no intention of stopping. Sports director Andrea Berta, in his second summer transfer window at Emirates, is preparing for a large-scale "revamp" of the squad. The core goal is to offload surplus elements to keep Mikel Arteta's team at peak competitiveness.

The focus of this summer campaign is resolving the futures of players no longer part of the long-term plan. According to The Times, Jakub Kiwior is the first name certain to depart permanently, bringing in around £17 million from Porto. Following that, the trio Reiss Nelson, Fabio Vieira, and Karl Hein are also being offered for sale as they have only one year left on their contracts.

Most notably is the case of Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazilian star was once an irreplaceable pillar, but due to heavy investment in the attack and the rise of young talent Max Dowman, Martinelli now faces an uncertain future. Additionally, veterans like Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus are also under consideration as their contracts expire in 2027.

The arrival of new signing Piero Hincapie has inadvertently pushed young talents like Myles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri into a difficult position. Both may choose to leave to seek more regular playing opportunities. Notably, Nwaneri is currently receiving close attention from Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund following his promising performances at Marseille on loan.

Conversely, the funds raised from player sales will be reinvested by Andrea Berta into quality targets. Arsenal is closely monitoring RB Leipzig's center-back Castello Lukeba and Newcastle's right-back Tino Livramento to strengthen the defense.

Parallel to offloading 11 stars, Arsenal prioritizes retaining the "souls" of the team. The club expects to negotiate contract extensions with captain Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz. After Bukayo Saka signed a record contract of £300,000 per week, securing the futures of the remaining key pillars is essential to maintain stability within the dressing room.

A busy summer awaits the North London club. Although the number of 11 departures is substantial, with Berta's sharp thinking and Arteta's vision, this is a necessary step for Arsenal to truly transform into a long-term dominant force in the Premier League.