Arsenal had to reject a surprise bid from Al-Ittihad for Leandro Trossard after the Saudi side launched a late offer for the attacker.
The European transfer window had already closed, but the Saudis still had a few more days to conduct business and were keen to add Trossard to their squad.
Arsenal found it odd that the Saudis expressed interest when they could not replace the Belgian and therefore turned down the offer.
However, it also seems unlikely that Leandro Trossard would have wanted to make the move anyway.
Although the Belgian has been struggling to start games at the Emirates, he has been an important player for Arsenal, even as a substitute.
He often scores when he gets on the pitch, but as a player of his calibre, he will be looking to secure more starts at the Emirates.
This is why the Saudis thought they had a chance, but the attacker had already stated that he was ready to stay and fight for his place at the Emirates.
Star Sports quotes him saying:
“I know the competition in the team and it pushes everyone to go onto the next level and as I said before, I’m very happy to have an impact and help the team.”
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Trossard is one of the best substitutes in the entire Premier League, and whenever he steps on the pitch from the bench, it seems like he can help Arsenal get a good result.
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Good for him. It was never likely he’d move to Saudi but it’s Arsenal’s gain and their loss, I think.
Personally I like Trossard off the bench, where he seems to be his most effective. That being said, I would still spot start him to keep Martinelli sharp and on his toes.
Should have took the offer ,we won’t get 30 million next season for him and we now have Sterling ,who is a step above him IMO
How much game time is he realistically going to get this season with both Martinelli and the above mentioned vying for the same position.
But I suppose the argument against is squad depth.
I can’t remember a match that Trossard has started and gone on to influence it as Martinelli has.
But I do remember him coming on as a substitute and influencing the outcome on numerous occasions, while Martinelli has not had the same effect.
I didn’t like the attitude Trossard showed against villa however, something that Martinelli has never displayed.
I can’t believe MA didn’t address this with the player and also make it abundantly clear that he does what he’s told!!
Was it liverpool and Fowler who had such a situation and that worked out well.
Trossard and Martinelli should keep each other on their toes, as Saka and Sterling should.
Let’s hope the four players see it the same way.
Trossard is doing what he’s told (otherwise MA wouldn’t have him out there) but he doesn’t always smile while he’s doing it.
Nice write up….bro. But I think that Raheem Sterling wld do better from the left side of the pitch. So, Martinelli and Trossard need to watch it oooo 🫣
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Absolutely love him, love Martinelli as well ,its
a wonderful headache for a manager to have. Win win, as it will be on the other side with Saka and Sterling. Going to buy a Trossard shirt, he has been amazing since he got here and has been such an asset. For every true Gooner out there this is the year, let’s Go!!!!
I believe Trossard is a super-sub. He impacts the game 🎯 superbly when coming from the bench..few players are good game readers from the bench. They know what to do when immediately introduced into a game..you notice the dynamics of the game change. I can’t remember when he came in that he didn’t score. I think Arteta should have a good conversation with him, so the young man can really relish and enjoy the role he plays in the team. That way, he’ll begin to enjoy his game more.