Arsenal Should Cash In On Martinelli and Trossard to Fund Elite Winger Upgrades, Says Aliadiere

Mikel Arteta has been handed a clear transfer blueprint by Jeremie Aliadiere: offload two fringe attackers and splash the cash on genuine world-class replacements.

The ex-Arsenal forward reckons the Gunners should pursue Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nico Williams as the calibre of signings required to genuinely challenge for trophies. Both would represent significant upgrades on Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, whose combined valuation sits at £56m according to Transfermarkt.

Arsenal's attacking options have misfired for much of the campaign, with the side lacking penetration despite battling on multiple fronts. The left wing position in particular stands out as an area demanding investment come summer, especially if the club harbours genuine ambitions of ending their trophy drought.

Aliadiere acknowledges the financial realities facing Arsenal, particularly the constraints imposed by Financial Fair Play regulations. Moving on Martinelli and Trossard would generate the necessary funds to pursue elite talent, he suggests.

"Knowing a little bit about the financial situation and Financial Fair Play, to bring that type of player in you would probably have to sell and there have been a lot of rumours about Trossard and Martinelli, who could be sold to generate money," Aliadiere told AceOdds.com.

The case for departures centres on more than just squad rotation, though. Aliadiere points to the psychological factor of welcoming players with winning pedigree—something the current crop lacks after years of relative underachievement at the Emirates.

"It might be time for them to move on," he explained, emphasising this isn't a reflection on their ability. Rather, it's about injecting fresh mentality and hunger. "You need fresh legs and people that come in with a different mentality and hunger to play and to go and win trophies."

The contrast with Kvaratskhelia is stark. The Georgian winger arrives with genuine trophy credentials, having won the Champions League last season. That winning experience, Aliadiere argues, could prove invaluable for a squad that's spent four or five years under Arteta without collecting major silverware.

"It's the experience of winning and Kvaratskhelia is a winner. He's winning trophies left, right and centre. He knows how to win," Aliadiere added.

Admittedly, landing either Kvaratskhelia or Williams represents an ambitious ask. But for Arsenal to genuinely compete at the highest level, Aliadiere's logic runs, settling for marginal upgrades won't cut it.