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Arsenal will be looking to strengthen in this transfer window, but they can only do that if some players are let go of. So while many looks at the potential signings, it's important to analyse who can make room for the newbies.
Arsenal has by no means a squad overhaul, but the players they do have, provide immense depth. I wouldn't expect the Gunners to sell too many players this January if any, but if they do then I feel it won't be too detrimental to their overall. That said, here are the three main players who should be sold this winter...
#1 Aaron Ramsey
It is obviously going to be hard for the Arsenal fans to see Aaron Ramsey to leave, but it's just one of those things the club needs to do. The Welsh midfielder has been with Arsenal ever since he was a teenager, joining from his boyhood club Cardiff City, and he's not looked back since jumping the pond.
He has had a lengthy career in North London, helping his side to win three FA Cups. Of those, he scored the winning goal in two finals, including most recently against the current holders Chelsea.
It's been a tale of his career. Of the current squad, nobody has more Arsenal goals than Aaron Ramsey. You can pin that on him being the longest-serving player if you want, but for a midfielder, that's pretty impressive.
It's not just been his goals which have received the plaudits, but also his loyalty. When times got tough, and Arsenal were losing all their best players, the Welshman stayed. He's pledged his love for the club many times, and the supporters will hold an undying love for him.
The reason Arsenal should look into selling him is by no means his ability. In fact, he's one of the best midfielders in the Premier League in my eyes. But the reason is solely down to his contract position. It doesn't look likely that he will be signing a new deal, so in order to avoid losing him for free, it's important the Gunners listen to offers this January.
There will inevitably be a wide range of clubs across Europe looking to battle over his signature, but Arsenal may favour those who are willing to splash the cash. No matter who ends up signing the Welshman, they can have a smile on their faces given the talent they will be set to unlock.
#2 Danny Welbeck
Danny Welbeck was rumoured to be leaving the club in the summer, however, he managed to remain. There were reportedly various Turkish clubs interested in his signature but nothing materialised in the end.
This means that he got a taste of life under Unai Emery, and you can't say it hasn't been fruitful for him. By Welbeck's standards, this start to the season is a very positive one. He has been on the scoresheet a couple of times from the bench, while also impressing whenever he has started in the Europa League and Carabao Cup.
However, like Aaron Ramsey, Welbeck's current contract runs out in the summer. This is partly why Arsenal were open to offers in the last transfer window.
While talks aren't necessarily ruled out like they are with Ramsey, Welbeck will feel reluctant to sign given his position in the squad. Understandably he has a hard time getting in the starting eleven ahead of Aubameyang and Lacazette, and ageing at 27, game time has never been more important.
#3 Carl Jenkinson
I mean, let's face it, it's never going to happen. But let's face it, it's about time Arsenal considered selling Carl Jenkinson.
He brings nothing to the table while reaping all the rewards of being a professional footballer. If Arsenal were a seriously run club, in the style of a super club, then the defender would have been out several years ago.
He was expected to be a big thing when he was part of Arsenal's British core, but with the majority of those players moving on to better things, Jenkinson remained a bench warmer, and not even that at times.
He's 26 years old now, which means he should be reaching his peak. In my opinion, he would do really well a lower-end Premier League club or maybe even playing in the EFL Championship. It's not based on anything I've seen from him in the last few seasons, because let's face it, I don't have much to judge by, but his persona would enable him to fit in well.
