Arsenal will turn to the transfer window again in January to address some noteworthy issues in Arteta's squad. Despite spending a lot of money on new players in the summer, the London club is still behind other Big6 members, so they desperately need new signings to solve the problem. To do that, however, clubs may have to raise money by selling some of their non-reusable A-team stars – so who will leave Arsenal next month?
Holden
Arsenal spent a lot of money on the new defender during the summer transfer window, which affected Holden's playing time as a result. So far this season, the 26-year-old defender has only made three Premier League appearances as Arteta has preferred the combination of Ben White and Gabriel. However, Holden is definitely not a bad player and he will certainly prove himself to be the perfect signing for many Premier League clubs. And in January, he may have the right chance to do just that.
Kolasinac
The sad truth is that Kolasinac should not have been an Arsenal player at all this season. After returning to Schalke 04 on loan last season, the defender will certainly make a permanent transfer if the German team is not relegated from the Bundesliga. As a result, the Bosnia-Herzegovina international was forced to return to Arsenal until new bidders took him from their hands this summer, or he terminated his contract early. The former didn't happen, so Kolasinac just left Arsenal waiting for the contract to expire at the end of the season. However, January will present an opportunity for him to speak with other clubs, and if Kolasinac can persuade a club to pay the value of his remaining contract, Arsenal may want him to leave early.
Nicholas Pepe
Pepe is not a bad player, but the fundamental problem is that he is nowhere near what he was worth when he joined Arsenal. As a result, the Ivorian international is unlikely to continue to get opportunities at the North London club. The key point against him was the appearance of Saka and Smith-Royce, who had become Arteta's first choice on both wings. As a result, Pepe has only started five times in the Premier League this season. Whether Arsenal will find a buyer and what they want remains to be seen, but there is no doubt that Pepe will be considering his future in January.
Nketiah
Arsenal will sell some older, less effective players in January, but if they are not careful, they may have to say goodbye to young striker Nketiah. According to the player himself, the striker rejected a proposal to extend his existing contract earlier this month and remains unconvinced of Arteta's promise of more game time in the future. The young England player now needs playing time and he could push for a departure in the upcoming transfer window to achieve that goal.
Lacazette
At Arsenal, no player has been as closely associated with the January move as Lacazette. Whether it's injuries, instability or a lack of interest in renewing his contract with the club, all indications are that the French striker will leave Arteta's side as soon as possible. Lacazette will most likely leave for free in the summer, but we can't rule out the club selling him early in January as a way to put an end to the Frenchman's saga.