Arsenal are really hoping there’s two players they can sell before deadline day this month

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Arsenal are reportedly hoping they can offload Cedric Soares and Mohamed Elneny before the end of the January transfer window.

The north London duo have hardly featured for Mikel Arteta’s side this season, with Cedric and Elneny both set to become free agents in the summer when their contracts expire.

However, Arsenal are hopeful of bringing in a transfer fee for either player, with Cedric reportedly wanted by Besiktas whilst Elneny continues to be watched by Saudi Arabia clubs.

And according to journalist Ben Jacobs, Arsenal would ‘love’ to see both players sold this January, with the Gunners in a position where they need to sell before they can bring in new signings.

Jacobs said: “More generally, Arsenal do want to sell some players this month. Cedric Soares and Mohamed Elneny are two names the club would love to offload.

“It’s been tough to find January suitors for Elneny because several clubs are instead looking at signing him as a free-agent this summer, including Slaven Bilic’s Al-Fateh.”

Arsenal selling Cedric Soares and Mohamed Elneny could be huge

It’s no secret that Arsenal need to sell this January before they can even think about signing any players, with the Gunners eager to bring in a centre-forward.

And selling Elneny and Cedric could gift the north London side the small opportunity they need to bring in such a player, with Arteta keen to do business in the window.

Indeed, with the duo both set to become free-agents in the summer, the fees Arsenal could bring in will be minimal at best, especially given the pair’s age.

However, any sort of fee is better than nothing, and getting Elneny and Cedric off the wage bill will be huge for Arsenal in the ongoing quest to cut down the payroll.