Arsenal to sacrifice four players to fund money for Ivan Toney transfer

Ivan Toney is open to leaving Brentford in January

To obtain the money required to sign Ivan Toney, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta may decide to sell four players in January. The Brentford striker is the most likely choice on the Gunners' shortlist as they plan to add a new striker.

Gabriel Jesus has only started four Premier League games for Arsenal this season due to injuries, indicating the team's offensive struggles. In the top division, Eddie Nketiah has five goals, scoring a hat-trick against Sheffield United.

The recently capped England international, though, has had difficulty putting together a string of solid games. As a result, Arsenal is considering offering Toney a winter transfer.

However, according to The Athletic, Arsenal won't be able to pay the £100 million-rated player until they approve of a "big" trade. Express Sport examines four players for whom Arteta could command a high salary in January.

Smith Rowe's departure would probably not be desired by the majority of Arsenal supporters, but it does seem possible. For the first time in eighteen months, he started a Premier League match, this time against Sheffield United.

Aaron Ramsdale has been displaced as the No. 1 at the Emirates by David Raya. Ramsdale will try to make an impression on the England team in preparation for Euro 2024.

Nketiah would drop to third option if Arsenal signed another attacker. He has consistently insisted on wanting to play consistent first-team football and make it to the European Championship.

Partey was connected to a departure throughout the summer, and there are whispers that he may depart once more. Due to injury, the Ghanaian player hasn't started a game since August and could miss the remainder of 2023 as a result of his most recent issue.

With somewhat more than 18 months left on his deal, Arsenal could not receive the highest bid for the 30-year-old. They might still receive a good sum of money, though, if Saudi Arabia's interest resurfaces.