The Gunners are expected to back Arteta with at least three major signings and have expressed interest in the likes of Julian Alvarez, Morgan Rogers and Bradley Barcola.
While wary of weakening his squad at the Emirates Stadium, Arteta could also sanction exits for a number of players who he believes are either past their best or capable of being replaced.
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Leandro Trossard is set to leave Arsenal (Picture: Getty)
Smith is ‘surprised’ by Arsenal’s decision to sell Trossard, however, and says it will be ‘very difficult’ to replace the 31-year-old with a similar fee.
‘Do you think Arsenal get a better squad player than Leandro Trossard for that sort of money? Difficult, very difficult,’ Smith told BestBettingSites.
‘I think, when you see what he’s contributed over the years, he scored some big goals. He got the only goal at West Ham in that vital match towards the end.
Arsenal legend Alan Smith (Picture: Getty)
‘The fans love him, always singing Leo, and they’ll be sad to see him go, I think. I was a bit surprised.
‘Maybe Trossard wanted to go, maybe there was an offer there and he thought he had done his bit in England.
‘You never know what’s behind the scenes, but yeah, I think the fans certainly will be sorry to see him go.’
