Why Leandro Trossard could leave Arsenal despite versatile Belgian being 'happy' at the Emirates - explained

According to Sky in Switzerland, a combination of factors could contribute to Trossard being sold with just a year left on his Gunners contract. That's despite his happiness at the Emirates Stadium and a desire to stay, rather than starting afresh somewhere new going into 2025-26.

Trossard was previously expected to sign a new contract with Arsenal to extend his stay beyond 2026, but the former Brighton man has been through a change of agent that has thrown initial talks into doubt. Arsenal are also now operating under new sporting director Andrea Berta, instead of the departed Edu Gaspar, which has brought new ideas and the possibility of more competition - like from Noni Madueke - for places.

With Trossard now into the final season of his contract, the Sky report suggests that Arsenal could cash in for an offer worth €20 million (£17m; $23.5m).

If no new contract is signed, his value will only fall if Trossard hasn't moved on by the time this transfer window closes. Even though he would like to stay, the 29-year-old must consider where he falls in the picture of attacking depth alongside. But there are also suddenly doubts about Ethan Nwaneri as well.