Izuchukwu OkosiReports emerging from the English media on Thursday indicate that Arsenal are in advanced talks with the representatives of forward Leandro Trossard over a new contract.
The Belgian will see his current contract come to it’s end in the summer of 2027 but the BBC and Sky Sports are quoting ace journalist Sami Mokbel as saying that both parties are at an advanced stage with negotiations over an extended contract for the Belgian.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelTrossard has been the subject of interest from Saudi Arabian clubs in the last one year.
The twinkle-toed star has been a key player for Mikel Arteta’s side with 123 appearances and 28 goals in all competitions.
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Arsenal are however proceeding with negotiations with new targets in the transfer window.
It is unclear if Arsenal’s reported interest in Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams has any significant impact on the contract situation with Trossard.
The Spain international of African descent, Williams, has reportedly held personal talks with manager Mikel Arteta who sold the club’s project to the exciting winger.
Trossard, 30, barring his one-match suspension in the course of the season, has not missed a game through injury.
Arsenal are in the market for new acquisitions ahead of the 2025/2026 season after another trophyless campaign.
The 13-time Premier League winners were eliminated in the semifinals by PSG and have finished in second place for the third consecutive season behind Manchester City (twice) and Liverpool.
The forward positions are of great importance to the coaching crew as they have not converted some gilt-edged chances this season.
Teammate Gabriel Martinelli is also another forward who is expected to compete for a starting place with Trossard next season from the left side of attack.
The Brazilian is also negotiating a new deal with the club and had attracted interests from clubs abroad. Martinelli is said to be keen on a stay at the Emirates Stadium.
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
