Talks are ongoing over a new contract for Leandro Trossard at Arsenal, although his situation is also being monitored by West Ham United.
The Belgium international has been a key player for the Gunners since joining from Brighton midway through the 2022/23 season, though it’s fair to say. his form has dipped a bit in recent times.
However, Arsenal appear to want to keep Trossard and are reportedly in discussions over a new deal for the player. Football Insideralthough they add that West Ham are one of the teams in control of their situation.
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It has been suggested in the piece, however, that Trossard would not be interested in joining the Hammers, while more concrete interest came from Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad in the summer.
Leandro Trossard: Should Arsenal keep or replace him?
Trossard clearly has a role to play in this Arsenal squad, but is perhaps a better option off the bench than as a regular starter for Mikel Arteta’s side.
The 29-year-old scored 17 goals in all competitions last season but often looked his best when coming on as a super substitute.
While Trossard is a clinical finisher who can perform in a variety of attacking roles, he is perhaps a bit limited in influencing games as a starter, so AFC might do well to consider replacing him.
A recent report by All Files he stated that Arsenal were eyeing West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus as a possible replacement for Trossard, so there may already be some plans to move on from the former Brighton man.
Kudus has a little more spark to his game, so he could be a nice addition and therefore worth saving the money they would have to spend to give Trossard a new contract.
