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With the World Cup just around the corner (as well as the January transfer window), every player will be want to impress, with the hope of winning a place in their respective international squads, ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, next year.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have a plethora of stars vying for a slot in their respective nation's World Cup squad. However, with a number of star names stepping up for the Gunners week in, week out, a number of players have found themselves stumbling down Arsene Wenger's pecking order.
This piece will be focusing on 5 Arsenal players who should think about leaving the club, in order to further their career; for club and country:
#5 David Ospina
At 29-years of age, it is rather evident that David Ospina will not be Petr Cech's permanent replacement when his time at the Emirates is up. The Columbian shot-stopper has only made six Premier League appearances since the beginning of the 2015-16 campaign, and that figure will not be rising anytime soon.
Although he may get the odd cup game, Ospina is clearly not getting as much game time as he should and he'd want to.
There is no doubt that Ospina is a talented goalkeeper, and there would be no shortage of interest if he did seek a move away from North London. Although Columbia failed to qualify for next year's World Cup, at 29-years-old, he definitely still has another Copa America waiting, and maybe another World Cup if he makes the right decision.
#4 Mathieu Debuchy
After a successful spell at Newcastle United, the French defender joined Arsenal in July 2014 for a fee of around £12 million, although, his time at the Emirates has been nothing short of a disaster.
Since the beginning of the 2014-15 campaign, Debuchy has only made 13 appearances in the Premier League; 10 of those coming in his first season. He has spent the last two seasons playing second fiddle to Hector Bellerin, and has failed to cement himself a place in Wenger's starting XI.
The fact that he is 32-years-old means that he will most likely to not feature for his national team again, but that doesn't mean he cannot end his club career on a high. Staying at the Emirates will make that an impossible task, so Debuchy should most certainly look for a move away as soon as he can.
#3 Callum Chambers
Despite having been at the club since 2014, Chambers has only made 36 Premier League appearances for the club; 16 of those coming off the bench. The centre-back joined the Gunners from Southampton in 2014 for a fee in the region of around £16 Million.
His dream transfer that has become a nightmare for the 22-year-old. He spent last season on loan, at Middlesbrough where he impressed, yet failed to seal a permanent move away from the Emirates in the summer.
Chambers is currently a long way from reaching the England World Cup squad for next summer, but he still has the majority of his career ahead of him. Having been promoted from the very successful Southampton Academy, Chambers played for the England u17's, all the way to the senior squad.
Having won his first England Senior cap in 2014, he has only made two since. This is mainly due to his lack of game time with Arsenal, and the lack of chances to prove himself.
If Callum Chambers was to depart Arsenal for a different Premier League outfit, there is no doubt he will be bound to find success. With ability and age on his side, he has the potential to be quite a future England star. However, a prolonged stay at Arsenal might just snuff out the potential in him.
#2 Theo Walcott
There is no doubt that Theo Walcott's career at Arsenal has been a success, but at 28 years of age, it may be time to move on. Having only made three Premier League appearances this season, it is clear that Walcott no longer holds a place in Wenger's starting XI.
With Alexis Sanchez, Alexandre Lacazette and Mesut Ozil making up Arsenal's formidable attack, Walcott should think about looking for a new club, and he sure won't have a hard time finding one.
He is certainly an asset that many Premier League clubs would love to have, and can easily earn first-team football elsewhere. Similar to teammate Callum Chambers, Walcott currently is not in the fold for the World Cup squad next summer. However, half a season of regular football may be enough to sway the English manager, Gareth Southgate's decision.
At 28-years-old, next year may be the forward's last chance at a World Cup, and he will certainly want to try his best to make it. Unfortunately, sitting on the bench at Arsenal will not help his case.
#1 Jack Wilshere
With bags of talent and ability, Jack Wilshere was once deemed a 'wonder-kid' and England's 'next star' when he was promoted through Arsenal's youth system. He made his Premier League debut aged just 16; that alone was enough to tell you Wilshere was something special.
Since then, his Arsenal career has gone drastically downhill. Since the beginning of the 2013-2014 season, the midfielder has made only 23 Premier League appearances for the Gunners; mainly due to constant injuries.
However, he spent the last term out on loan at Bournemouth and made an appearance in 27 of their 38 Premier League matches. Instead of securing a permanent move away in the summer, Wilshere admitted that he wants to stay at Arsenal and fight for a place; a decision that might just backfire.
At 25-years of age, Wilshere still has time to put his career back on track, but his love for the Gunners may alter his progress. The midfielder is no stranger to the England side, having made 34 appearances for the Three Lions; including selection for the last two major tournaments.
However, he may well miss out on a ticket to Moscow, having not been selected in the latest England squad.
If Wilshere does decide to opt for a move away from the Emirates, there certainly won't be a shortage of clubs interested. There is no doubt he is capable of starting for a top-half Premier League club, and a move away from the Emirates will benefit him, and the club he signs for.
A January move (even if it's on loan) will give him the best chance possible of making it into the 23-man England squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
