In a surprising turn of events, Arsenal have rejected a transfer bid from Al-Ittihad for midfielder Leandro Trossard. The Gunners are reportedly unimpressed with the offer from the Saudi Arabian club, who were hoping to bring in the Belgian as part of their summer spending spree.
Trossard, who joined Arsenal from Genk last summer, has been a key player for the North London side this season. Despite a disappointing campaign overall, the 26-year-old has impressed with his performances and has attracted interest from clubs around Europe.
Speaking to reporters after the rejection of the bid, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Trossard for his commitment to the club. “Leandro is a top player and an important member of our squad,” said Arteta. “We have no intention of selling him this summer and we believe he has a big future here at Arsenal.”
Trossard himself has not commented on the bid, but sources close to the player have indicated that he is happy at the club and has no desire to leave. “Leandro is committed to Arsenal and is focused on helping the team improve next season,” said a source close to the player.
Despite the rejection of the bid, Al-Ittihad are expected to come back with an improved offer in the coming days. The Saudi club are keen to bolster their squad ahead of the new season and see Trossard as a key addition to their midfield.
However, Arsenal are determined to hold on to the Belgian and are unlikely to entertain any further bids for the player. With Arteta confident in Trossard’s abilities and the player himself content at the club, it seems that any potential move to Al-Ittihad is off the table for now.
As the summer transfer window heats up, Arsenal fans will be hoping to see their club strengthen their squad with new signings, rather than losing key players like Trossard. With Arteta at the helm, the Gunners will be looking to build on a disappointing season and challenge for silverware next year. And with Trossard playing a key role in the team, Arsenal will be hoping to keep hold of their talented midfielder as they aim for success in the upcoming campaign.