"They gave him the wage bump, but I think he's one who will be assessed in January. Do Arsenal need another winger by then? Gabriel Jesus will be back as well. So it's one where they rewarded him almost for not going. They couldn't just say, You're staying and that's it.' They said, Okay, you've earned a wage rise, so we're going to give it to you, and then we'll assess the situation going forward."
"Arsenal were not prepared to lose the depth in their squad and therefore, they made a smart move to appease the player by offering him an improved contract. However, he is not an indispensable asset for them. Apparently, several clubs were on signing the Belgian attacker during the summer transfer window. There is no doubt that there will be plenty of options on the table for the player if he wishes to leave in January."
Leandro Trossard received an improved contract and pay rise after impressive performances. Arsenal refused summer departure requests to preserve attacking depth but may reassess his future in January. Several clubs reportedly enquired during the transfer window, offering the player multiple options if he seeks a move. Club sources indicated the wage increase was a pragmatic incentive to retain squad numbers while allowing future evaluation. Trossard needs regular game time and brings versatility across attacking roles. The player sits at a career peak and can contribute immediately, but Arsenal retain the option to cash in depending on squad needs and the January assessment.
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