Besiktas submit offer for Arsenal star Leandro Trossard | OneFootball

Besiktas are interested in signing Arsenal attacker Leandro Trossard, according to journalist Sercan Dikme.

The Gunners have received a formal transfer offer, and the player is reportedly keen on the move.

Trossard has only played a bit-part role for Arsenal this season, with Gabriel Martinelli and Eberechi Eze holding down the left flank.

The writing is on the wall for Trossard, who has been a serviceable player for the Gunners since his move from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2023.

Trossard has bagged 28 goals and 23 assists in 125 appearances for Arsenal.

However, he might jump at the chance to strut his stuff in Turkey with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon.

He will be eager to play regularly to secure a spot in the Belgium squad for the tournament.

The 30-year-old has serious competition from younger wingers and needs to show that he can compete for a starting berth.

Arsenal must plan ahead

Arsenal cannot afford to be reactive when it comes to building their squad.

If Trossard departs, the team’s depth on the left becomes paper-thin, especially with Martinelli struggling for consistency.

Eze offers dynamism, but Arsenal require another top-level option to avoid predictability in attack and maintain competitiveness across all fronts.

Planning will ensure the club is ready to strike in January or the summer, rather than scrambling around at the last minute.

A new winger who brings directness, creativity and end product is a must for the Gunners. Signing Eze alone does not plug the hole.