This calculated action aims to raise enough money to complete the transfer of the Ajax midfielder.
The plan for Arsenal to pay for Kudus’ transfer
According to reports, Mohammed Kudus, the dynamic midfielder from Ajax, is the player that Arsenal has their eyes set firmly on.
Arsenal has intentions to trade six of its players to make this purchase possible. This is a planned move to both earn the necessary funds for the transfer and clear roster space.
Arsenal came up short of Manchester City’s Premier League championship in the previous campaign.
Since then, the Gunners have gone on an astonishing spending binge, spending over €200 million to recruit Declan Rice from West Ham United, Kai Havertz from Chelsea, and Jurri Timber from Ajax.
With a strong interest in Kudus now, the club must make tactical sales before making additional purchases.
Arsenal has targeted Cédric Soares, Nuno Tavares, Nicolas Pépé, and Albert Sambi Lokonga for possible sales to pay for the Kudus transfer.
Last season, all four players were loaned out, and to differing degrees, Fulham, Olympique Marseille, OGC Nice, and Crystal Palace benefited. Arsenal now appears prepared to split ways with them permanently.
Rob Holding and Kieran Tierney might be leaving the London club at this time.
With the addition of Jakub Kiwior and Jurrin Timber, the prospects for these defenders, who played sparingly last season, might be further diminished.
Before the match against Manchester United in the United States, Mikel Arteta commented on prospective incomings and outgoings, saying, “Obviously there will be movements yet.
“Ins and outs will be present. The market seems to have become a little bit quieter over the past week or two, but it’s still very early.
We’ll attempt to strengthen the team if we can, but because we don’t get much weaker, we also need to be extremely careful.
Martin Baturina, backup plan
The administration of Arsenal is not placing their entire faith in Kudus.
If Kudus’ deal falls through, the team has reportedly indicated interest in 20-year-old Dinamo Zagreb player Martin Baturina.
With bids ranging from €12 million to €17 million being explored, Baturina, who has attracted the interest of German and Italian teams, maybe a less expensive but equally exciting replacement for Kudus.