Arsenal turn down bid for Leandro Trossard from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad
The offer for the 29-year-old was for an initial £4million to take him on loan with an obligation to make the move permanent next summer for £25m.
Arsenal have turned down a bid from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad for Leandro Trossard, the PA news agency understands.
The offer for the 29-year-old was an initial £4million to take him on loan with an obligation to make the move permanent next summer for £25m.
However, it is understood that Arsenal did not entertain the bid and see Trossard as a key member of Mikel Arteta’s side as they seek to build on consecutive runners-up finishes in the Premier League and end their 20-year wait for the title.
The Belgium international came off the bench to score his side’s opening goal in their 2-0 win away at Aston Villa but gave a low-key celebration seemingly in response to having been left out of the starting XI.
He played from the start as Arsenal were held 1-1 at the Emirates by his former club Brighton – whom he left in January 2023 to move to north London – on Saturday.
The transfer window for clubs in Saudi Arabia’s Pro League closes on Monday.
