Arsenal are prepared to part ways with winger Leandro Trossard following their agreement to sign Noni Madueke from Chelsea in a deal worth £52 million, according to The Times.
The Gunners have moved swiftly to secure Madueke, with the 23-year-old expected to sign a five-year contract and complete his transfer after Chelsea’s FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday. He will become Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, and Martin Zubimendi.
With Madueke set to bolster Mikel Arteta’s attacking options, Arsenal are now open to selling Trossard, who has entered the final year of his contract. The Belgium international has drawn interest from Turkish giants Fenerbahce, who have reportedly agreed personal terms with the player and are now preparing to negotiate a fee with the North London club.
Arsenal are understood to be seeking £20 million for Trossard, who joined from Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2023 for £27 million. During his time at the Emirates, the 30-year-old has scored 28 goals and provided 23 assists in 124 appearances across all competitions.
Trossard had previously attracted attention from Saudi Arabian clubs, but the interest from Fenerbahce appears to be the most advanced at this stage of the window.
Despite being a consistent contributor, Trossard’s future has come under scrutiny due to increasing competition on the flanks, with Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and now Madueke all vying for starting roles. Arsenal are also pursuing Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze and remain in the market for a striker, although negotiations with Sporting CP for Viktor Gyokeres have stalled.
Speaking about Trossard last season, Arteta acknowledged the Belgian’s intense personality but praised his drive and mentality.
“Leo, naturally, is a bit of a moaner, but I like that because he’s very competitive,” Arteta said. “He always wants to be the best, and when he’s not there, he’s not happy. But that’s what pushes him.”
“He can make an impact because he’s got that drive, that anger that says: ‘I’m gonna show you.’ He’s a really good character. He’s shown a lot more consistency in the last 12 months and deserved his place.”
