Arsenal are now turning attentions to player sales this summer after securing six new signings.
Andrea Berta is now looking to balance the books ahead of one more potential arrival in attacking areas and a number of players are attracting interest.
Fabio Vieira is wanted by West Ham and the Gunners are also in talks with Stuttgart over a move for the 25-year-old.
The players linked with a move away from the club still hold good relationships with boss Mikel Arteta but one former Hale End star has revealed that he actually left the club because of a lack of trust with Arsene Wenger.
David Bentley reveals he left Arsenal because he didn’t trust Arsene Wenger
Speaking on the latest episode of the ‘Under the Cosh’ podcast, former Arsenal midfielder David Bentley has revealed the reason behind his exit from the club was down to a lack of trust with Wenger.
“Yeah, I wanted to play. I signed a five year deal and left after six months. Wenger was like, ‘no, I’ll do this.’ He had a plan, didn’t he? But I couldn’t see that plan. I didn’t trust it.
“I potentially could have stayed. I should have stayed because remember, the young lads come through, Cesc.
“I made my debut with Fabregas. Well, my full debut. Absolute, unbelievable performance. We beat Wolves 5-1 at Highbury.”
Bentley moved to Blackburn Rovers from the Gunners before eventually signing for North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
His manager at Blackburn Mark Hughes told Sky Sports back in 2008 that Bentley was ‘fantastic’ and England’s answer to David Beckham when he eventually retired.
Despite making seven appearances for his country, Bentley’s career fizzled out and he is now a bar owner in Spain.
Jakub Kiwior an example of how Arsenal players trust Mikel Arteta
It was very rare for Wenger to fall out with a player during his tenure at the club and many former players have nothing but high praise and gratitude when reflecting on their time working under the French manager.
Arteta appears to have that trust and respect from his current squad and that stems from him showing his values and expectations in the saga with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
This summer, defender Jakub Kiwior is subject to interest from clubs across Europe following his excellent end to the last campaign.
However, Kiwior has not made a fuss of wanting to leave and would be more than happy to stay at the club should a suitable offer not arrive.
Having that respect and trust between coaching staff and players is vital to success and Arsenal will be hoping that comes in abundance this season.
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