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Contract Expiring in 2027: Every Arsenal Player Facing a Decision

By eplreport 4 min read

Arsenal players with a contract expiring in 2027

Every Arsenal player with a contract expiring in 2027 faces a decision over the next few months. Arsenal are Premier League champions, but the squad that ended a 22-year wait in 2025/26 will need refreshing, and the next contract cycle will shape Mikel Arteta’s plans. This guide covers who was on a deal running to June 2027, who has already been tied down or sold, and what is likely to happen next. Contract situations change quickly, so the details below reflect reported positions at the time of writing.

Already sorted: the stars who were due to expire in 2027

A year ago, Arsenal’s 2027 list looked alarming. Three of the club’s most important players were on contracts that ran to that summer, and all three have since signed long-term extensions:

  • Gabriel Magalhães: the Brazilian centre-back extended his deal in 2025, removing any risk of losing a defensive leader on the cheap.
  • William Saliba: signed a new long-term contract in 2025, ending speculation about interest from Real Madrid.
  • Bukayo Saka: agreed a new deal running to 2031, the clearest sign yet that the club’s homegrown star sees his future at the Emirates.

Those renewals were arguably as important as any signing. Arsenal avoided the situation Liverpool faced in 2024/25, when several senior players entered the final year of their deals at the same time.

Arsenal players with a contract expiring in 2027

Gabriel Martinelli

Martinelli signed his current deal in February 2023. It is guaranteed until June 2027, with a club option for a further year to 2028. Reports in April 2026 suggested Arsenal were open to offering him a new contract, but only if he accepted a squad role rather than a guaranteed starting place. The option gives the club control, so a free transfer is unlikely, but his long-term future depends on how much he plays.

Gabriel Jesus

Jesus joined from Manchester City in the summer of 2022 on a contract that runs to 2027. Injuries have limited his impact, and the arrival of Viktor Gyökeres pushed him further down the pecking order. A player in the final stretch of his deal with limited minutes is often sold rather than renewed, and Jesus is likely to be one of the decisions Arsenal make sooner rather than later.

Christian Nørgaard

Nørgaard joined from Brentford in 2025 on a two-year deal with the option of a further 12 months, which means his contract currently runs to 2027. Signed as experienced cover in midfield, he has been linked with a move away, and at his age a short extension or a summer exit are both realistic.

Sold before the deadline: Leandro Trossard

Trossard was also on a contract expiring in 2027, despite a pay rise in 2025 that did not extend his deal. Rather than let him run it down, Arsenal sold the Belgian to Beşiktaş in July 2026 for around £17 million, including add-ons, after he had won the title with the club. Goal covered the confirmation of the transfer.

The Trossard sale is a good guide to Arsenal’s approach. Selling a player with a year left, while his value is still decent, is better business than losing him for nothing, and the same logic could apply to others on the list.

Who is next? The 2028 group

Looking a little further ahead, captain Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz and Ben White are among the players reported to be on contracts running to 2028. Havertz, who scored in the Champions League final, is likely to be a priority for new terms. Decisions on Ødegaard will depend on his role in the team as Arteta’s midfield evolves around Rice and Zubimendi. Ben White, versatile across the back line, will also need to show he is still part of the long-term plan.

Arsenal’s recruitment team will also have to keep in mind the Premier League’s financial rules. Wages for new deals must fit within the club’s budget alongside the summer’s signings, which is why selective renewals and timely sales matter so much.

Why the contract expiring in 2027 list matters

The final year of a contract is when a club loses control. Players can negotiate pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs from January, and transfer fees fall sharply as the expiry date approaches. Every contract expiring in 2027 therefore needs a decision by the summer of 2026 or soon after: renew, use the option, or sell.

For Arsenal, the good news is that the most important players are already secured. The remaining names are useful squad members rather than irreplaceable stars, which gives Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta room to reshape the squad without losing value. TBR Football keeps a full list of Arsenal contract expiry dates.

Summary: contract expiring in 2027

  • Renewed: Gabriel Magalhães, William Saliba, Bukayo Saka
  • Expiring June 2027 (club option to 2028): Gabriel Martinelli
  • Expiring June 2027: Gabriel Jesus, Christian Nørgaard (option for a further year)
  • Sold: Leandro Trossard (Beşiktaş, July 2026)

For the bigger picture, read how Arsenal ended their 22-year title wait, and follow every update in our Arsenal news section.