Leandro Trossard appears headed to Aston Villa this summer, with Arsenal reportedly willing to sell the Belgian international rather than watch him walk for free next year. The 31-year-old attacker is entering the final 12 months of his contract at the Emirates, and Arsenal have slapped a price tag of roughly £17.3 million on a player who still has plenty to offer in the Premier League.
Trossard reportedly prefers Villa over other suitors, including Turkish club Besiktas. When a player actively chooses one destination over another, it tends to accelerate negotiations considerably.
Why Arsenal are selling and Villa are buying
Arsenal can either collect £17.3 million now or watch Trossard leave on a free transfer in 2027. For a player who turned 31, the calculus tips decisively toward cashing in.
Trossard joined Arsenal from Brighton in January 2023 and has served as reliable attacking depth ever since.
