According to the Daily Mail, they have opened talks with the versatile 30-year-old attacker over a four-year contract. His current contract expires in 2026, and it remains to be seen whether the player is ready to sign a new deal with the club.
He has been a useful attacker for Arsenal since joining the club, and it is no surprise that the London club wants to hold on to him. He is versatile enough to operate on either flank as well as a centre forward. He could be the ideal utility man for Arsenal in the coming seasons as well.
Arsenal need to hold on to players like him if they want to do well across multiple competitions. They will need a deeper squad, and players like Trossard could prove to be very useful during injuries and rotation.
Meanwhile, the 30-year-old has not been a regular starter for Arsenal, but he has had ample opportunities at the London club. There is no reason for him to leave the club and move on in the summer. It is fair to assume that he could agree to sign a new deal with them.
On the other hand, clubs from Saudi Arabia are interested in securing his signature.
It will be interesting to see if the Belgian international is attracted to the idea of moving to the Saudi Pro League. Even though it would be a step down for him in terms of quality of football, he might be able to pocket a lucrative contract at a Saudi Arabian club. Arsenal are unlikely to be able to compete with them financially.
It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks.
If the player refuses to sign an extension with Arsenal, they should look to cash in on him this summer instead of losing him on a free transfer next year. They paid £27 million for the player, and it is fair to assume that they could demand a similar amount of money from Saudi Arabian clubs if they decide to come calling in the summer.
