According to the latest report of the Mirror, Arsenal's cleaning program in the summer transfer window did not advance as smoothly as expected, the original plan to clean the seven players, there are still four people have not yet left the team. This news has caused widespread concern among fans and the media.
On Arsenal's cleaning list, Smith Rowe, Tavares, and Lokonga have successfully left the team to make room for the team's new season lineup adjustments. However, the four of Nketiah, Ramsdale, Tierney and Nelsen remain in the team, which undoubtedly brings some challenges to Arsenal's transfer strategy.
The cases of Nketiah and Ramsdale are particularly notable. Marseille had expressed strong interest in Nketiah and made three offers, all of which were rejected by Arsenal. That decision has left Marseille disappointed and they have turned their attention to Borussia Dortmund striker Moukoko. And Ramsdale is in a similar situation, as despite Newcastle United's interest in bringing him in, Arsenal's asking price of up to £50 million has deterred the opposition.
Tierney did not perform up to expectations on loan at Real Sociedad last season, and his value plummeted to £10 million as a result. Although his old owners Celtic are interested in signing him back, Celtic appear to be out of their depth in the face of high transfer fees and wage demands.
In contrast, Nelsen's situation is slightly more optimistic. Leicester City have reportedly shown interest in Nelsen, but have yet to make a concrete offer. This may be an opportunity for Arsenal to find a suitable home for Nelsen through reasonable negotiations.
