Arsenal star eyed by Italian giants as Gunners prepare for triple exit

Arsenal are expected to offload a number of players next summer, with manager Mikel Arteta already making decisions on the futures of several players.

The Gunners are looking to sell a number of fringe players including Kieran Tierney, who returned to full first team training this week following a lengthy injury lay off.

Tierney is keen on returning to his former club Celtic but remains open to playing abroad after his previous loan spell at Real Sociedad.

Ukraine international Oleksandr Zinchenko will assess his options in the summer transfer window. His game time has been reduced in recent months following the signing of Riccardo Calafiori.

Reports in Spain claim Zinchenko is being looked at by Italian giants Inter. They have also been heavily linked with another Gunners defender Jakub Kiwior, who is considering a return to Serie A with his pathway to regular first team football blocked by the formidable partnership of William Saliba and Gabriel.

Inter have already contacted Arsenal regarding Kiwior’s availability, but would prefer to sign the Poland international on a loan deal with an obligation to buy. As things stand, the north Londoners will only be open to a permanent solution.

Another potential departure next summer would be Gabriel Jesus, whose lack of goals and time spent on the sidelines due to an injury remains a key reason as to why he hasn’t hit the heights of his form at Manchester City.

Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) and Neto (Bournemouth) will also return to their respective parent clubs at the end of their loan spells.