Olaleye Idowu
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is preparing to carry out a mass clearout of players this summer.
Arteta is looking to bring in at least four top signings, in a bid to finally land the Premier League title.
The Gunners are facing the prospect of another trophyless campaign, following their exits from the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, while their Premier League hopes are fading.
Arteta’s side trails Liverpool by six points in the title race, and that could become nine if Arne Slot’s men beat Everton on Wednesday.
There is still a chance they could win the Champions League but club legend Paul Merson is doubtful of that following their woeful performance at Newcastle last week.
As such, Arteta is looking to strengthen his team in some areas in the summer.
According to the Mirror, the Spaniard has already sanctioned the departure of seven first-team players.
Raheem Sterling and Neto will not remain at the Emirates after their loan spells from Chelsea and Bournemouth end.
Sterling has scored just one goal in 18 games while Neto has only made one appearance.
Thomas Partey, Jorginho and Kieran Tierney are all out of contract and will leave Arsenal as free agents.
Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior are also viewed as surplus to requirements, having started a combined four league games this season.
While the departure of the seven players may not raise significant transfer funds, it will certainly free up space on the wage bill as Arteta eyes a new striker, defensive midfielder and goalkeeper.
