Mikel Arteta makes decision on 12 Arsenal transfers as Gunners prepare for busy summer

Arsenal face a mammoth summer ahead when it comes to both incoming and outgoing transfers. The Gunners spent £150million on six new signings last summer and understands that owner Stan Kroenke will back manager Mikel Arteta with funds for new further new signings once the season ends.

Arteta wants to bring in a new forward, central midfielder and winger with several first team players set to leave Emirates Stadium once June comes around. "The Champions League and the Europa League both require a much larger squad because the amount of games is much bigger," said Arteta.

"If we can afford it financially and we don’t have to do the turnaround in the squad that we’ve had to, what I want is 22 outfield players and three goalkeepers. A lot of things have to be put in place and that takes time, so I am expecting a busy summer.”

takes a look at the 12 players who are likely to depart Arsenal this summer.

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Leno wanted to leave in January and was close to signing for Newcastle.

He has become second choice goalkeeper after the emergence of Aaron Ramsdale and will seek a permanent move away from the club this summer.

Elneny's contract expires in the summer and there has been no signal from Arsenal that they are looking to extend his deal.

The Egypt international is wanted by various European clubs including Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.

The Frenchman is expected to leave Arsenal when his contract expires in the summer, although Arteta has suggested that he will attempt to persuade the striker to sign a new deal.

Nketiah rejected a contract extension offer from Arsenal in January and it's expected that he will leave the club when his deal