How much could Arsenal generate in sales this summer?

Arsenal’s 2023 summer is not only significant because of who they could potentially be bringing in, but also because of who could be departing the club.

Progression into next season’s Champions League, the first time the Gunners will be competing in Europe’s premier club competition since 2016/17, means Mikel Arteta’s squad must be deeper than ever.

A lack of depth has cost Arsenal in the past two seasons, and the club are attempting to build a title-winning outfit for 2023/24.

Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber, and Romeo Lavia are all strongly linked with moves, with Kai Havertz set to be the first man through the door. More targets will undoubtedly manifest throughout the window.

However, the club cannot just buy, buy, buy. Financial Fair Play rules mean they’ve got to sell this summer, although they’ll likely need the funds in order to purchase their preferred targets anyway.

How much could Arsenal generate in sales this summer?

Arsenal could spend as much as £200m this summer, perhaps even more, but they’ve got players on their books who boast plenty of value and the club will certainly be looking to cash in.

Folarin Balogun is poised to have a chance to impress in pre-season, but he could be on the move if a generous offer arrives. After excelling in Ligue 1 last term, Balogun’s value soared and Arsenal could sell the striker for upwards of £30m-£40m. Several Premier League clubs, including West Ham and Crystal Palace, are said to be interested.

Kieran Tierney is also expected to move on despite little activity occurring at the start of the window. While he’s been usurped by Oleksandr Zinchenko, the Scot is still one of the best left-backs in the division, and Arsenal could rightfully ask for £35m (at least) to let him leave. Aston Villa and Newcastle have both been linked.

Tierney and Balogun are, without question, the club’s most valuable disposable assets, but there’s spare change to be made elsewhere.

Thomas Partey certainly isn’t ‘disposable’ but could be out of the door with clubs lurking. There are conflicting reports on his price tag, with some suggesting Saudi clubs are willing to pay £35m for the midfielder, while Juventus have been linked with a £15m deal. Al-Nassr are reportedly willing to bid just over £25m for his services. However, it’s likely that his exit, along with Granit Xhaka’s (who is waiting to depart for £13m to Bayer Leverkusen), will only be sanctioned once the club has struck deals to sign two midfielders.

Let’s say all those we’ve mentioned are sold for the noted price tags, Arsenal could generate close to £100m. Taking into account the potential small-figure exits of Aaron Trusty and Rob Holding, then the club will surely exceed that £100m figure.

Qualification into the Champions League has bolstered the club’s summer kitty, and KSE certainly aren’t strapped for cash, especially given their recent successes across the pond, but it’s crucial that Arsenal sell well this summer to ensure their books are balanced and a more aggressive stance can be taken in negotiations. They’ve got valuable assets to dispose of.