Arsenal weigh sales of five players to raise funds for Vinicius Jr pursuit
Arsenal could sell several senior and fringe players to help finance a move for Vinicius Jr, a Khel Now report published on August 6, 2026, says; the story names five candidates including Gabriel Jesus.
The report notes Arsenal have spent in excess of £68.5 million this summer, citing the additions of Christos Tzolis and a permanent signing for last season’s loanee Piero Hincapie, while receiving roughly £32.6 million in initial fees from the departures of Leandro Trossard, Jakub Kiwior and Karl Hein. Given that gap between outlay and income, the club would need to raise further funds quickly to mount a serious bid for Vinicius.
One player identified is Ethan Nwaneri, who the piece describes as still only 19 and on a long-term contract; the article adds some supporters want him to stay and complete that contract, while pointing out that young players are often sold for large fees and Arsenal could profit if they chose to move him. The report also references Max Dowman as a rising talent whose progression factors into decisions about Nwaneri’s future.
Ben White is highlighted as a potential sale candidate after originally arriving as a centre-back and establishing himself as a right-back; the article says Jurrien Timber and Cristhian Mosquera are now capable of covering both positions. White is under contract until 2028, appeared in just 12 league games last season and is 28 years old, while Timber and Mosquera are noted as younger alternatives.
Gabriel Jesus is listed among the players who could be sold, with the report pointing out that the Brazilian forward is in the final year of his Arsenal contract and missed most of 2025-26 due to a major injury. The piece records that Jesus only started three league games in the previous season, mentions discussion about a return to his home country and says he could still interest European clubs if he remains fit, advising the Gunners to be ready to move him before his value falls.
The article raises questions over Gabriel Martinelli’s place in Arsenal’s long-term plans, noting he scored once in the Premier League last season and is in the last year of his contract after being signed for a fee of £6 million in 2019. At 25, Martinelli is described as someone who could still fetch a useful profit despite a dip in form and might benefit from a change of environment, a decision the piece calls one of the most important the club faces this summer.
Martin Odegaard is discussed as well; the report reiterates he is Arsenal’s captain and moved to the club from Real Madrid, states he is 27 and suggests his influence appears to be waning. It also records that Odegaard provided four assists for Norway at the FIFA World Cup 2026, and notes he has two years remaining on his contract, with the piece arguing it would not be the worst moment to consider selling before his stock declines.
The report’s central conclusion is that, unless Arsenal can generate further transfer income, they will struggle to bridge the gap between their summer spending and the funds needed to pursue Vinicius Jr, leaving the club to weigh potential sales of the named players as a way to move closer to that target.
