There is increasing conjecture over Mohamed Elneny’s future at Arsenal Football Club as another season comes to an end. According to Caught Offside, the Egyptian midfielder—the only surviving member of the Arsene Wenger era—may be saying goodbye to the Emirates Stadium this summer.
As the manager at the moment, Mikel Arteta, focuses on midfield reconstruction, Elneny, 31, finds himself in a vulnerable situation. In the middle of injury concerns last summer, Elneny was granted a one-year contract extension. This is not a gesture that is likely to happen again. It seems Arteta decided to split ways with the seasoned midfielder based on his few appearances in the current campaign.
Elneny’s exit is becoming more and more likely. But Arsenal looks to be taking a patient tack, prepared to let him finish out his contract and move on free. More than keeping Elneny, the team seems to be more concerned with finding a new midfield player. Elneny’s mostly bench position since Arteta’s appointment suggests a change in the manager’s inclinations.
In the middle of Elneny’s uncertain future, Arsenal is also assessing the situation of other midfield players. Thomas Partey’s future is up in the air. Rumors have claimed that the club has a set price for the Ghanaian midfielder. The contractual status of Jorginho also begs concerns, which might open the door for further midfield changes. Martin Zubimendi has apparently been highlighted by Arteta as a top target, indicating a possible midfield department makeover.
Is Arsenal Selling Mohamed Elneny?
As talk about Elneny’s exit heats up, focus shifts to possible places for the seasoned midfielder. Elneny’s connection with the Premier League makes interest from teams there still possible. However, other possibilities from outside of England have surfaced. Global appeal of Elneny’s skill set is shown by the alleged interest shown by Saudi Arabian teams, most notably Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq.
Further afield, Turkish teams Galatasaray and Besiktas have entered the race; Elneny’s prior loan stint at Besiktas during the 2019–20 campaign has added interest to the rumors. While Elneny mulls over his future move, the attraction of returning to Turkey or exploring Saudi Arabia’s developing football scene offers him tempting options.
Mohamed Elneny’s career is at a turning point as the summer transfer window approaches. Arsenal is indicating a change in the midfield dynamics, therefore the Egyptian midfielder may soon leave North London and start a new chapter in his football career. if Mohamed Elneny’s career at Arsenal ends soon, signaling the end of an era molded by the great Arsene Wenger, or if it ends on the beaches of Saudi Arabia or Turkey, one thing is clear.
Football fans are buzzing over Arsenal’s desire to add Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri to their roster. The 22-year-old Algerian defender is being watched by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta for a possible move to the north London team, according to a Fichajes story. If that happens, Arsenal’s defense lineup may be much strengthened.
