Mikel Arteta accepts some players will have to leave Arsenal this summer for the good of their careers. The Gunners have added to the squad that clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years last season with Bruno Guimaraes, Illan Meslier and Christos Tzolis arriving while Piero Hincapies loan deal been made permanent.Arsenal have also been linked with moves for Victor Osimhen and Jarrell Quansah and Arteta admits there will have to be outgoings to balance the numbers and ensure players on the fringes of the squad dont stagnate.Ethan Nwaneri is one player who could be offloaded despite making a positive impression in pre-season. Arteta was asked specifically about the 19-year-old winger and replied: I dont know on the plans, but he certainly opens your eyes in terms of how a young player can evolve in such a short period and what you can get out of a difficult and challenging experience abroad. Hes done it in a brilliant way.Its unquestionable the talent, desire, love and passion he has for the game. Its something I always loved about Ethan. And then, hes had some great games and shown everyone he has the ability to be here.I want him to be at the club. But in the medium and long-term, what is best for the player? Ethan needs to play football. If he stays here, it will be because we guarantee he can have those minutes. Otherwise, it is something that is not good for anybody.The 19-year-old burst on to the scene in the 2024/25 campaign but gradually found minutes harder to come by and was eventually shipped out on loan to Marseille for the second half of last season.Nwaneri could be joined in the departure lounge by other Arsenal playersNwaneri is just one Arsenal player who may move on, along with the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, who is a target for Galatasaray.Its always the case, Arteta said. If there is an opportunity to go both ways, we will have to see how the market responds and what we can do as a club.We have certain [outgoing] possibilities we can explore if the right ones come across. So far with the numbers we have, we are very happy, but we have to accept there are certain players that probably have to move.Although they have strengthened this summer, Arsenal did miss out on an ambitious move for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr.And Arteta is hoping to do more business before the window closes on September 1.What I can tell you is that the ambition of the club is big, Arteta added. We want to improve and evolve the squad. In order to do that we have detected some areas that can be strengthened and that is what we are trying to do.Arsenal face Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday. Topics Arsenal F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Arsenal v Manchester City: Expected line-ups, stats, preview and where to watch Community Shield Jon Fisher 14th August, 2026 Why has the Community Shield between Manchester City and Arsenal been switched from Wembley to Cardiff? Jon Fisher 14th August, 2026 Why Arsenal boss Arteta wants to sign Jarell Quansah Ben Miller 14th August, 2026 Theres more we want to do says Arteta after Como win Tom Rostance 12th August, 2026 Arsenal hand debut to Guimaraes in friendly shootout win Tom Rostance 12th August, 2026 How to watch the Premier League 2026/27: Full details of TV channel, confirmed online streams to follow English football Ben Miller 12th August, 2026
