Four Arsenal players primed to leave in January unsurprising as Arteta makes wonderkid untouchable | OneFootball

Arsenal are not planning for a big January transfer window, but four players could still leave the club, according to reports.

Mikel Arteta’s side are willing to accept sensible offers for Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Ben White, while another youngster could depart on loan, says Daily Mail reporter Isaan Khan.

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Jesus hasn’t featured for Arsenal since tearing his ACL in the FA Cup defeat to Manchester United in January, but is close to returning to full training.

White and Martinelli, meanwhile, have slipped down the pecking order. There was serious talk of Martinelli leaving in the summer following the arrival of Noni Madueke.

Martinelli’s form has improved this season, but, unfortunately for him, so has Leandro Trossard’s.

The strength of Arteta’s squad creates a welcome selection headache, but it could leave some players frustrated over minutes. While neither Martinelli nor White is known to be unsettled, the door has been left slightly ajar for both.

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The four players who could leave Arsenal in January

In an Arsenal Q&A, Khan revealed that the Gunners ‘would listen’ to offers for Martinelli, while White’s short-term future remains in north London, though his long-term place in Arteta’s plans will be assessed next summer.

Meanwhile, the Premier League leaders want to give Jesus some playing time in December to ‘advertise his talents for potential suitors’, though, once again, a summer departure is more likely.

Another player who could leave Arsenal in January is Ethan Nwaneri.

As expected, Arsenal would only sanction a loan for the 18-year-old, who hasn’t started in the Premier League in 2025/26.

Arsenal wonderkid Lewis-Skelly is going nowhere

One player the club has zero intention of letting go is Myles Lewis-Skelly.

His situation came under the spotlight when Thomas Tuchel dropped him from the England squad due to limited playing time.

Arsenal are right to dismiss any talk of him leaving. His minutes have dipped this term, but he has still played a significant amount since the start of last season.

Lewis-Skelly seems better positioned for a big role in Arsenal’s season than Nwaneri, who hasn’t been able to break into the starting XI even with Martin Odegaard injured.

The summer signing of Ebere Eze has only made his pathway more difficult, and a loan move could be the perfect chance for him to showcase his talent and stake a claim for a bigger role in Arteta’s side.

No surprises in Arsenal transfer rumour mill

If you asked Arsenal fans to name three players they wouldn’t be shocked to see depart in January, Jesus, Martinelli and White would be near-unanimous picks.

White remains a fan favourite and was superb before his injury setbacks, but Arteta has clearly moved on with Jurrien Timber, who looks an outright upgrade.

Jesus and Martinelli have both had speculation swirling around them for months. Jesus is no longer viewed as a long-term No.9, while Martinelli is the only player Arsenal could sell for big money without weakening their starting XI.

There was interest from Bayern Munich in the summer, and Saudi clubs are reportedly monitoring him. If Arsenal receive a significant offer for a bench player who is showing limited signs of development, they would be foolish to reject it.