Arsenal reject offer in the region of €35m from Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad for Leandro Trossard

Arsenal have responded after Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad submitted a proposal in the region of €35 million for Belgian attacking midfielder Leandro Trossard, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Monday morning that Al Ittihad want to sign a new winger before the summer transfer deadline in the Middle East, and the Gunners star has emerged as a serious option.

🚨🇸🇦 EXCLUSIVE: Saudi side Al Ittihad submit proposal in the region of €35m for Leandro Trossard.

Decision up to Arsenal as he’s always been an important player for Arteta.

Official proposal arrives ahead of Saudi Pro League deadline, as Al Ittihad keep looking for new winger. pic.twitter.com/C8smVUz1Cq

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 2, 2024

However, Arsenal turned down the verbal offer for Trossard yesterday.

Ornstein reports that they were willing to pay the North Londoners a €5m loan fee and include an obligation to buy the forward for €20-25m.

Arsenal made it clear that the 29-year-old is not for sale at any price as he remains a key part of manager Mikel Arteta’s squad and is currently on a long-term deal.

🚨 Arsenal turned down Al Ittihad verbal offer for Leandro Trossard yesterday: loan (€5m), buy obligation (€20-25m). Informal bid + #AFC made clear not for sale. Long-term deal, key part of squad & no chance to replace @TheAthleticFC post @FabrizioRomano https://t.co/QrdPrW4asG

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) September 2, 2024

Ivan Toney moved to Saudi and will be earning around €950,000 per week, while the highest earner at Al Ittihad, Karim Benzema, earns €1,923,000 per week.

Ngolo Kante makes €480,00 per week at the club, with Moussa Diaby and Fabinho earning €294,000 and €269,000, respectively.

Trossard currently earns €107,000 per week at Arsenal, and while Al Ittihad could comfortably triple it, he prefers to remain at the North London club for the time being.

He came off the bench to score the opener in the 2-0 victory at Aston Villa a fortnight ago and has been an important player at the club despite not starting regularly, with 19 goals and 12 assists to his name in 71 games since he joined Arsenal from Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2023.

The Gunners are looking to win the Premier League title this term, and they need all their important players if they are to have any chance against Manchester City.