Premier League runners-up Arsenal have rejected a late bid for winger Leandro Trossard from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
With the Saudi transfer window closing on Monday, Al-Ittihad, known for its financial muscle, reportedly tabled a €35 million offer for Trossard on Sunday night.
However, Arsenal, unable to sign a replacement due to the closed European window, have rebuffed the approach.
This news comes amid questions about Trossard’s role at the Emirates.
The Belgian forward, who arrived from Brighton in January, came off the bench to score in Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Matchday 2, but wasn’t entirely pleased with his substitute status.
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Though he started against his former club Brighton this past weekend, Trossard was deemed ineffective and eventually substituted in the second half.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta appears to be prioritizing keeping Trossard in the squad, despite his recent struggles.
It remains to be seen if Trossard can earn a more prominent role and convince Arteta of his value to the team.