Arsenal fans will be eagerly anticipating one of the most important transfer window’s in their history this summer, with pressure mounting on a serious title charge next year.
The Gunners have been linked to the likes of Karim Benzema and Gonzalo Higuain in recent weeks, which if confirmed, will be exciting additions to the starting line-up for the 2015/16 season.
However, before we can set our sights on players joining the Emirates this summer, it seems the Gunners will need to clear out some poor performing members of the squad.
Fresh Arsenal takes a look at the three players who are most likely to be waving goodbye to life under Arsene Wenger.
1. Joel Campbell
Arsene Wenger is finally ready to let go of the player that promised so much as a youngster, but has simply failed to deliver the standard when it matters.Â
The Costa Rican international picked up just three starting appearances for the Gunners this season, before heading off to Villarreal in January to pick up some much-needed game time.
However, things didn’t pick up whilst away at the Spanish club, as he managed just one goal and failed to make an assist during 16 appearances in La Liga.
And now it seems Wenger has drawn frustrated with the progression of Campbell, and if kept, will face competition from the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Theo Walcott, Danny Welbeck and Aaron Ramsey, just a selection of players who will be ranked higher in the pecking order.
Reports in the media have linked Campbell with a permanent move to Olympiakos, where he enjoyed his most successful loan spell whilst still under contract with Arsenal, scoring 8 goals in 32 appearances.
Fresh Arsenal recently reported that the winger is already in the proceedings to finalise a move to Fenerbache, and the boss could expect to receive a figure in the region of £8million.
That’s a reasonable amount of money for a player who’s about to turn 23, and it would more than likely free up the wage bill to fund a move for a position that isn’t already covered.