ARSENAL are set to axe three stars and will let one of two strikers go as Mikel Arteta rebuilds his squad for a title bid.
The Gunners narrowly missed out on the Premier League title last season as they finished second behind Manchester City.
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Arteta is expected to be busy in the market during the transfer window as he looks to build on last term.
In order to fund his spending, though, players are also set to depart the Emirates Stadium this summer.
The Independent report that three current first-team players will leave, including Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney.
Meanwhile, the club are set to choose whether to sell either Eddie Nketiah or Folarin Balogun.
Partey has so far attracted interest from two clubs in Italy, with Tierney a target for Arsenal’s Premier League rivals.
It was reported earlier this month that both Newcastle United and Aston Villa were in for the Scot, with the former confident of winning the race.
As for Balogun, Champions League finalists Inter Milan were linked with an approach as recently as last week, with a £40million price tag placed on the forward.
The 21-year-old’s form on loan in France last season could impact Arsenal’s decision.
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Balogun scored 22 goals for Stade Reims, whilst Nketiah managed just nine for Arsenal despite coming into the side during Gabriel Jesus’ lengthy injury lay-off.
The USA international was also on target over the international break, scoring as he helped his country win the CONCACAF Nations League.
Arsenal’s trio of sales will help to fund Arteta’s planned summer signings, with Kai Havertz close to becoming the first man through the door.
A third bid for Declan Rice is also expected, with talks ongoing over moves for Jurrien Timber and Romeo Lavia.
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