This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Is this the cost of the Premier League? Arsenal will have to sell at least one player from the first team next summer to balance the books, following the significant investment made last year, according to The Telegraph. The club spent around €320 million on transfers this season, a financial effort that has helped Mikel Arteta's team reach the top of the English league with eight matches remaining and compete for the remaining trophies. Zubimendi (€70M to Real Sociedad), Eze (€69.3M to Crystal Palace), Gyokeres (€67M to Sporting, so far), and Madueke (€56M to Chelsea) were the major signings for the Gunners this season, in addition to Mosquera (€15M to Valencia), Norgaard (€11.6M to Brentford), Kepa (€5.8M to Chelsea), and the loan of Hincapié (Leverkusen). On the other hand, the biggest sale was Nuno Tavares to Lazio for just €6 million. Also noteworthy is the loan of Kiwior to FC Porto and Fábio Vieira to Hamburg, which could yield significant income in the summer. The need to comply with Premier League and UEFA cost control rules forces the Londoners to consider selling assets. The club's management is discussing internally which player could generate the most profitable sale and whether it will be necessary to sell more than one athlete. In this context, selling homegrown players is an attractive option, as the transfer value represents pure profit for financial fair play purposes. Youngsters Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly are candidates for a possible exit. Nwaneri, 18, has been on loan at Marseille since January, while Lewis-Skelly, 19, has lost his place as a left-back, now being the third option for the position, behind Hincapié and Calafiori. However, the club is aware of the risks associated with losing homegrown talent. Other important names in the squad are also seen as potential sources of revenue. Gabriel Martinelli, signed in 2019 for €8 million, and Ben White, who cost €60 million in 2021, are strong candidates for a transfer, given that their low book values could generate significant profit. Even captain Martin Ødegaard, a key figure in Arteta's team, is part of this equation, the same source reports. The Norwegian, who will enter the summer with two years left on his contract, has a low residual value on the club's books after five years at the club, which means that a sale for a high amount would translate into a substantial financial gain. However, Ødegaard is considered an immensely important presence both on and off the field, having been elected captain by his teammates and coaching staff.
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