Although the season isn’t quite over for all teams at Arsenal, things are on the move with a busy summer expected on both the men’s and women’s side.

Ridvan Yilmaz Fenerbahce - Besiktas Super League Game at Fenerbahce Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, 29th November, 2020. Copyright: Tolga Adanali
Ridvan Yilmaz Fenerbahce – Besiktas Super League Game at Fenerbahce Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, 29th November, 2020. Copyright: Tolga Adanali

Here is a roundup of what has happened so far.

David Luiz

David Luiz of Arsenal - Arsenal v Olympiakos, Europa League Round of 16, Emirates Stadium - 18/03/2021. Copyright: Matt Impey / Shutterstock
David Luiz of Arsenal – Arsenal v Olympiakos, Europa League Round of 16, Emirates Stadium – 18/03/2021. Copyright: Matt Impey / Shutterstock

Speaking at his pre-Crystal Palace press conference, Mikel Arteta confirmed that David Luiz would be leaving when his contract expires this summer.

“He is a player that has won everything in football and has earned every right to do so because of who he is as a player and as a person,” Arteta said.

“I had the privilege to work with him for 18 months, which I really enjoyed. We got on really well, we had some great moments together, he has been really helpful, someone that we really like and appreciate so much, so I just say thank you to him and wish him the best of luck in his next chapter because I am sure, knowing David, that he will have many more to come as a player, and in the future, somehow related to the game.”

Bernd Leno

Bernd Leno Arsenal, APRIL 29, 2021 - Football / Soccer : UEFA Europa League Semi-finals 1st leg match between Villarreal CF 2-1 Arsenal FC at the Estadio de la Ceramica in Vila-Real, Spain.
Bernd Leno Arsenal, APRIL 29, 2021 – Football / Soccer : UEFA Europa League Semi-finals 1st leg match between Villarreal CF 2-1 Arsenal FC at the Estadio de la Ceramica in Vila-Real, Spain.

Leno has been heavily linked with an exit this summer but the keeper was definitive when asked if he will be leaving – he will not.

Arteta added, “It’s another one with a contract here that because of the length of his contract, a lot of things will be speculating. He has two years here and he belongs here.”

Willian

Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League - Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Willian celebrates scoring their side s third goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021. Copyright: Richard Heathcote
Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion – Premier League – Emirates Stadium Arsenal s Willian celebrates scoring their side s third goal of the game during the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021. Copyright: Richard Heathcote

Willian is another who has been heavily linked with an exit just a year after arriving. Unfortunately, in a recent interview it did not seem like he had any intention of going anywhere and Mikel Arteta’s comments about Willian’s future seemed to confirm that.

“First of all we signed a player with an incredible talent, a proven talent and performance level in this league, and this season has been difficult and I take full responsibility because I have to be the one getting the best out of him and we had moments but not to the level that he did before,” Arteta said. “This is an assessment that we will do individually with the players and with Edu, the board and the ownership to make the right decisions for the future.

“Every player that is under contract is very likely to be here with us next season.”

Ridvan Yilmaz

Ridvan Yilmaz of Besiktas during the Turkish Super League Football match between Besiktas and Fatih Karagumruk at Vodafone Park in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2021. (Photo via Imago Images)
Ridvan Yilmaz of Besiktas during the Turkish Super League Football match between Besiktas and Fatih Karagumruk at Vodafone Park in Istanbul, Turkey on May 11, 2021. (Photo via Imago Images)

After being named in Turkey’s provisional squad for Euro 2020 this summer, Ridvan Yilmaz has told the media he wants to join Arsenal.

Joe Montemurro

BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Joe Montemurro, Manager of Arsenal is interviewed following the Barclays FA Women's Super League match between Arsenal Women and Tottenham Hotspur Women at Meadow Park on October 18, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 18: Joe Montemurro, Manager of Arsenal is interviewed following the Barclays FA Women’s Super League match between Arsenal Women and Tottenham Hotspur Women at Meadow Park (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

The Arsenal women’s manager will leave the club at the end of May. Juventus are said to be confident of announcing him to replace Rita Guarino.

Danielle van de Donk

Danielle van de Donk of Arsenal celebrates scoring with Kim Little during the Vitality Women s FA Cup Fifth Round Proper between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Meadow Park Stadium , Borehamwood, UK on 16th May 2021. Borehamwood England United Kingdom Copyright: Action Foto Sport
Danielle van de Donk of Arsenal celebrates scoring with Kim Little during the Vitality Women s FA Cup Fifth Round Proper between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Meadow Park Stadium , Borehamwood, UK on 16th May 2021. Borehamwood England United Kingdom Copyright: Action Foto Sport

Van de Donk has reportedly turned down an extension with Arsenal and seems set to leave when he contract expires this summer. Lyon seems the most likely destination.

Leonie Maier

Leonie Maier 20 Arsenal during the Vitality Womens FA Cup 5th round match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Meadow Park, Borehamwood, England. WFAC - Arsenal and Crystal Palace
Leonie Maier 20 Arsenal during the Vitality Womens FA Cup 5th round match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Meadow Park, Borehamwood, England. WFAC – Arsenal and Crystal Palace

Leonie Maier has confirmed she will be leaving Arsenal this summer when her contract expires. She could rock up at PSG.

Mana Iwabuchi

Birmingham, England, May 2nd 202 Mana Iwabuchi 20 Aston Villa in action during the FA Women s Super League match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. Womens Super League - Aston Villa v West Ham
Birmingham, England, May 2nd 202 Mana Iwabuchi 20 Aston Villa in action during the FA Women s Super League match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. Womens Super League – Aston Villa v West Ham

Linked with a move to Arsenal, Joe Montemurro confirmed the club are close to her signing. He said: “She is a player we have been after for a couple of years and the negotiations are close and I hope that the club will get it over the line.”