The 31-year-old has been permitted to travel to Istanbul, where he is expected to complete a medical and finalise personal terms before sealing a switch to the Turkish Super Lig.

Reports indicate the transfer is worth around €20 million (£17 million), with Trossard set to sign a three-year contract that includes an option for an additional season.

Confirming the development, Arsenal released an official statement outlining the next stage of the transfer process.

The club stated:

“We can confirm that we have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard. With a transfer fee agreed, Leo, 31, has been granted permission to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical and complete the formalities of his move to the Turkish Super Lig club. We will provide a further update once the transfer has been completed.”

While the two clubs have finalised the transfer fee, discussions over the player’s personal terms are nearing completion. Trossard is reportedly in line to earn up to €9 million per season once the agreement is signed.

The Belgian leaves North London after three and a half successful years at the Emirates Stadium. Despite agreeing to improved financial terms with Arsenal in August 2025, the revised deal did not extend his contract, making a transfer this summer a realistic outcome.

Trossard played an important role during the 2025/26 campaign, featuring in 50 matches across all competitions. He contributed eight goals and 11 assists as Arsenal captured their first English league title since 2004 and reached the UEFA Champions League final.

Since arriving from Brighton in January 2023 in a deal worth £27 million, the versatile attacker established himself as a reliable option in Mikel Arteta’s squad with his creativity, work rate and eye for goal.

On the international stage, Trossard also enjoyed a productive FIFA World Cup with Belgium, starting every match on their run to the quarter-finals while contributing goals and assists throughout the tournament.

The transfer is expected to be completed once the remaining paperwork and medical examinations are concluded. Trossard will then join his new teammates in Istanbul ahead of the new Turkish Super Lig season, while Arsenal are expected to use the transfer proceeds as they continue strengthening their squad for the defence of their Premier League crown.

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Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, has provided an update on the injury status of midfielder Declan Rice and forward Bukayo Saka, confirming that they have not yet returned to training.

Declan Rice, who was signed during the summer transfer window, was forced to leave the field during last weekend’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham Hotspur due to back discomfort.

As a result, he has been sidelined throughout the week, along with teammates Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli.

Arteta stated in his pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal’s upcoming match against Bournemouth, “Declan hasn’t trained yet. We have a session in an hour, and we’ll receive more updates on his condition.”

In addition to Declan Rice, Arteta also revealed that Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard, and Gabriel Martinelli have been absent from training this week, expressing, “Gabi hasn’t trained, Leo is in a similar situation, and Saka is also in the same category. They are all in the same group. Willy [William Saliba] picked up a knock, and Fabio [Vieira] wasn’t part of the session. We will evaluate their conditions today.”

Mikel Arteta emphasized the significance of the upcoming match against Bournemouth, labelling it as “the most important of the season.”

Despite having crucial fixtures on the horizon, including a Champions League clash with Lens and a visit from Premier League champions Manchester City next weekend, Arteta’s primary focus remains on preparing for the Cherries.

Arteta expressed his hope for the fitness and availability of his squad, emphasizing their importance in the upcoming hectic schedule. He stated, “What is coming in the next seven to ten days, we need them.”

Although Arsenal remains unbeaten in the Premier League this season, they have slipped to fifth place in the standings, trailing early leaders Manchester City by four points.

The decision to replace Aaron Ramsdale with David Raya in the goal has attracted attention. Raya kept a clean sheet in the Champions League and the north London derby, while Ramsdale returned to the side for a narrow victory over Brentford in the Carabao Cup.

Arteta commended Ramsdale’s attitude, noting that he supported Raya from the bench during the 2-2 draw with Tottenham. Arteta said, “He’s been exceptional around the place with the situation. We appreciate him even more now. He’s a part of our daily routine, and we know his character. We’re really happy to have him.”

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has disclosed that Gabriel Martinelli sustained a hamstring injury before being substituted during the match against Everton.

The Brazilian forward’s time on the pitch was short-lived, as he only managed to play for 24 minutes at Goodison Park before being forced to leave the field.

Martinelli’s injury occurred when he was in the midst of a goal-scoring opportunity that was ultimately ruled out after a VAR offside review. As a result of his injury, he was replaced by Leandro Trossard, who went on to score the only goal of the game.

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed the significance of defeating “the best team in the world” and winning the Community Shield after his team’s victory over Manchester City. Arsenal won the Community Shield in a penalty shootout at Wembley Stadium, with the game ending 1-1 after regulation.

Arteta highlighted the importance of winning trophies for the club and the joy of making supporters proud. Arsenal hadn’t beaten Manchester City in three years, and this victory was a significant morale boost for the team.

When asked if the win would raise expectations for Arsenal in the upcoming season, Arteta emphasized the need to take things one step at a time and stay focused on their next match against Nottingham Forest. He acknowledged the challenges of the Premier League and the importance of preparation and performance.

Arsenal finished second to Manchester City in the 2022-23 Premier League season and will aim to improve their performance and contend for the league title in the upcoming season.

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Bukayo Saka of Arsenal has been named the Premier League’s Player of the Month for March 2023.

Alexander Isak, Alexis Mac Allister, Tyrone Mings, Mohamed Salah, and Saka’s teammate at Arsenal Leandro Trossard made up the six-man shortlist for the award.

However, he was always a favourite to win after a month in which he netted three goals and set up another two for the Premier League leaders.

Saka, who is receiving this award for the first time in his career, reached double digits in goals and assists in March after scoring his tenth goal of the year in a 4-0 victory against Everton to start the month. He also recorded an assist in that match.

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He then added two more goals in a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace, while also recording his tenth assist of the season by setting up Gabriel Martinelli’s opening goal.

Saka is the first Arsenal player to accomplish that milestone since Alexis Sanchez in the 2016–17 season and the only player in the Premier League this season to have double digits in both goals and assists.

Just eight Arsenal players—Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry, Robin van Persie, Cesc Fabregas, Theo Walcott, Santi Cazorla, and Sanchez—had reached that milestone before Saka.

Your @EASPORTSFIFA Player of the Month for March 👏

Congratulations, @BukayoSaka87 ⭐️#PLAwards | @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/vmixpx566a

— Premier League (@premierleague) March 31, 2023

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The full official list of nominees for the March 2023 Player of the Month award has been made public by the Premier League.

After a competitive month of March 2023, the Premier league’s organizers have announced a full list of nominees for the player of the month award.

These footballers were selected by the league based on their great contributions to their respective club teams over all of the game weeks in March 2023. The March EA SPORTS Player of the Month shortlist consists of six players.

This list was posted earlier today, March 23, 2023, on the  Premier League website.

After turning up excellent performances throughout the month of March, six players have been shortlisted for the EA SPORTS Player of the Month award.

The votes of the general public will be merged with those of a panel of football experts to choose the winner, who will be announced next week.

Shortlist of EA SPORTS players:

• P3 W2 D0 L1 G3 A0 Alexander Isak (NEW) 

The forward scored three goals in only two starts, including the game-winning goal in a 2-1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers and two more goals in a comeback win at Nottingham Forest.

6️⃣ in-form stars, but only 1️⃣ can be March’s @premierleague Player of the Month 👀

Have your say now ➡️ https://t.co/p5a7hHZsLQ#FIFA23 pic.twitter.com/9JKEMFe36C

— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) March 23, 2023

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• P3 W2 D1 L0 G2 A1 Alexis Mac Allister (BHA)

Mac Allister had a direct hand in three goals, including one each in victories over West Ham United (4-0) and Leeds United (2-2).

• P3 W2 D1 L0 G0 A1 CS2 Tyrone Mings (AVL)

The centre-back made an impact at both ends as Aston Villa enjoyed an unbeaten month. He contributed to two clean sheets and also got an assist in the 3-0 win over AFC Bournemouth.

• P4 W4 D0 L0 G3 A2 Bukayo Saka (ARS)

The 21-year-old began the month with a goal and an assist in a 4-0 victory over Everton before finishing March with three goal involvements against Crystal Palace to become the youngest Arsenal player to achieve double digits in goals and assists in a season.

• P3 W2 D0 L1 G3 A2 Mohamed Salah (LIV)

The Egyptian’s five goal involvements were a joint-high in March. Salah scored in a 2-0 win over Wolves before inspiring a famous 7-0 victory over Manchester United, with two goals and two assists.

• P4 W4 D0 L0 G0 A5 Leandro Trossard (ARS)

The Belgian had three more assists than any other player in March. He also assisted on goals against Everton and Palace, three of which came in the 3-0 victory against Fulham.

Here are your nominees for @EASPORTSFIFA Player of the Month… 🥁

⚫️ Alexander Isak
🔵 @alemacallister
🦁 @TyroneMings
⭐️ @BukayoSaka87
🟥 @MoSalah
🔴 @LTrossard

Vote now ➡️ https://t.co/a9436gWyQQ#PLAwards pic.twitter.com/0cOlQpdnSt

— Premier League (@premierleague) March 23, 2023

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Real Madrid ace, Eden Hazard, has admitted that he wondered why he started for Belgium at the 2022 FIFA World Cup ahead of Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard.

Following Belgium’s elimination from the Qatar 2022 World Cup, Hazard announced his retirement from international football.

Despite his lack of regular game time for Madrid, Hazard started Belgium’s first two group matches at the World Cup against Canada and Morocco.

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The former Chelsea player missed Belgium’s last Group F match against Croatia, giving Trossard his first tournament start.

“We were talking about the name of Leandro Trossard to replace me, he was having a good season,” Hazard told RTBF.

“Even I wondered why I had to play when he had to go on the bench. It is normal for people to think that.

“Especially after the game against Egypt, where we didn’t play a good game, where I didn’t play a good game.

“Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t play the last matches of the World Cup with Portugal, and yet it’s Cristiano with Portugal, it is even more than Eden with Belgium. It is normal, it is football.”

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed he would ‘ideally’ like to add more cover in midfield before the end of the January transfer window.

The Gunners have been active in the transfer market this winter, bringing in Leandro Trossard from Brighton in a £27 million move to improve attacking numbers, as well as versatile Jakub Kiwior. The 22-year-old Pole is primarily a defender, but he has also been known to play in midfield.

Arteta made it clear ahead of the FA Cup match against Manchester City on Friday that he sees Kiwior primarily as a defender, boosting an otherwise sparse area of the squad.

“He gives us more cover,” Arteta explained, via Arsenal.com.

“We’ve been with three central defenders for the first part of the season which is very short, and we’ve been lucky with injuries. We needed to recruit in that position and we’ve done it – Jakub plays different roles and is a versatile player, and he’s going to strengthen the team.

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“If anything else is available that can make us better, we’ll look at it.

“We need some more cover in midfield ideally if we can, but in this market it is pretty complicated to do that. As I always say, the most important thing is that we get the performances and the time on the pitch that we need with the players that we have available today that are already really good.”

According to reports earlier this week, Arsenal are among the clubs to have been offered United States international midfielder Weston McKennie by Juventus.

The Gunners, Leeds, Newcastle, and Aston Villa have all expressed an initial interest in the American player.

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Gabriel Martinelli has backed Arsenal’s move for Leandro Trossard, claiming that his new teammate would become a “very significant player” for the club.

After falling short of signing Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk earlier this month, Arsenal moved fast to seal a £27 million deal with Brighton for Trossard.

The Belgian international, whose contract with Brighton expires in the summer, made his debut on Sunday when Arsenal defeated Manchester United 3-2. He took Martinelli’s place in the 82nd minute.

The addition of Trossard means that there will be more competition for spots in Arteta’s frontline, but Martinelli, who has seven goals in the Premier League so far this season, has praised the Gunners’ most recent signing.

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When asked about Arsenal’s decision to sign Trossard from Brighton, Martinelli told ESPN Brasil: ‘He’ll be a very important player for us. We know his quality.

‘He did very well at Brighton and will certainly help a lot. And we are trying to welcome him in the best possible way so that he can be calm and show his football.’

Arsenal’s win over the Red Devils means they are now five points clear of Manchester City, with Pep Guardiola’s side having played one match more.

Martinelli thinks his teammates are in the perfect frame of mind to finally win the trophy after a long time because Arsenal is currently the favourite to win their first Premier League title since 2004.

‘We have a winning mentality,’ Martinelli said. ‘We always go on the pitch to win and we have to keep doing that if we want to be champions.

‘It does not depend on age, but on the mentality and the desire to win every game.’

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Arsenal FC have officially unveiled and announced their signing of Polish centre-back Jakub Kiwior from Serie A side Spezia.

The Premier League leaders have agreed to spend almost £20 million to bring Kiwior to the Emirates this month after the 22-year-old made himself a regular in Italy this season.

A move that initially came out of nowhere on Friday has now reached its completion. Kiwior signs on a long-term deal having completed his move from the Serie A side, where he spent one-and-a-half seasons.

The 22-year-old, who has nine Poland caps and was prominent in Qatar, will give stalwart Gabriel Magalhaes, who has started 20 of the Gunners’ 21 competitive games this season, crucial defensive cover.

Kiwior has the versatility that Mikel Arteta loves so highly in his players, as he can also play left-back and even in a holding midfield position.

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Arsenal beat the likes of AC Milan and Juventus to the signature of the Poland international, who becomes the Gunners’ second signing of the window after the recent acquisition of Leandro Trossard from Brighton.

After his official unveiling on Sunday, the 24-year-old will join Arsenal’s charge for their first league title in 19 years, although his debut could potentially come in the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Manchester City on January 27.

Speaking on the new arrival, Arteta said: “It’s great that Jakub is joining us. He’s a young versatile defender who has shown huge potential and qualities with Spezia in Serie A, and also at international level with Poland. Jakub is a player who will give us strength and quality to our defensive unit. We welcome Jakub and his family to Arsenal and look forward to working with him.”

Sporting director Edu added: “We’re delighted to have completed the signing of Jakub Kiwior. He’s a young talent who we’ve been monitoring for a while now. We are now all looking forward to working with Jakub and seeing his continued development with us. We welcome Jakub to Arsenal.”

The Arsenal family continues to grow 🇵🇱 pic.twitter.com/ka6K70Sw8k

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 23, 2023

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Arsenal have announced the complete signing of Leandro Trossard in a £27million transfer from Premier League rivals Brighton.

The 28-year-old Belgian winger is the Gunners’ first signing of the January transfer season and gives Mikel Arteta a welcome boost in attack as he leads a bid for the title. He will wear the Gunners’ No. 19 jersey.

The departing Brighton player contributed three assists along with an eye-catching seven goals in 16 Premier League games this season, significantly exceeding expectations for the Seagulls.

But he joins a side with different aspirations altogether, with the prospect of a first Premier League triumph in 19 years a real possibility at Arsenal.

North London's newest arrival. pic.twitter.com/utp1apPmmv

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 20, 2023

Trossard had less than 18 months to run on his contract with the Seagulls – after the club activated a one-season extension earlier in January – before Arsenal swooped in.

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To complete the transaction, sporting director Edu was able to take advantage of a deterioration in the player’s relationship with Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi.

After Trossard returned from the World Cup in Qatar, De Zerbi was not pleased with his attitude and barred him from training, drawing a scathing retort from the Belgian’s agent.

Edu said: “We’re delighted to have completed the signing of Leandro Trossard. We have a clear plan and strategy for our direction, and it’s been a great team effort in bringing Leandro to the club.

“Leandro is a player who will give us a high level of quality going forward. I know Mikel and our coaches are excited to start working with him. Welcome Leandro!”

Manager Mikel Arteta added: “It is good work from everyone at the club to complete the signing of Leandro. He is a versatile player with high technical ability, intelligence and a great deal of experience in the Premier League and at international level.

“Leandro strengthens our squad as we head into the second part of the season and we’re all looking forward to working with him. We welcome Leandro and his family to Arsenal Football Club.”

Welcome to The Arsenal, Leandro Trossard ❤️

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 20, 2023

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According to reports, Arsenal have agreed a deal worth in excess of €20m for Polish international defender Jakub Kiwior.

The 22-year-old went to Italy from Zilina in the summer of 2021 and has been with his current club Spezia ever since.

At the most recent World Cup in Qatar, Kiwior played for Poland and made four appearances as they advanced to the competition’s knockout rounds for the first time since 1986.

However, sources have told us that his Serie A career is coming to an end because Premier League leaders Arsenal are nearing a deal that will be worth more than €20 million. This weekend, a medical checkup is expected to be completed.

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Highly regarded Kiwior is anticipated to agree to a long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium, which will expand Mikel Arteta’s choices in the centre of defence. The two main stars for the Spaniard have been William Saliba and Gabriel, with Ben White switching to an unfamiliar right-back position for the majority of the 2022–23 season.

Leandro Trossard of Brighton & Hove Albion is also close to joining Arsenal after conditions for an urgent transfer were agreed upon on Thursday.

According to reports, the 28-year-old Belgian will cost Arsenal £27m, which is the asking price Brighton stated would have to be paid in order for a transaction to be completed.

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