Arsenal Rejects Al Ittihad’s Trossard Bid.

Arsenal have firmly rejected a bid from Al-Ittihad for their forward Leandro Trossard. The offer, which was structured as a loan with an obligation to buy, was valued at around €30-35 million. This decision underscores Arsenal’s commitment to retaining Trossard, who is seen as a key part of their squad.

Despite the allure of higher wages and a potentially more regular starting role in Saudi Arabia, Arsenal’s stance was clear: Trossard is not for sale. This move reflects Arsenal’s strategy of maintaining squad depth and quality, especially with the closure of the Premier League transfer window, which would have prevented them from signing a replacement until January. Trossard’s importance to the team is highlighted by his contributions, particularly his knack for scoring crucial goals, making him an integral part of Mikel Arteta’s plans for the season.