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Three new contracts but sell two starers against PSG in big squad overhaul

Arsenal have a huge summer ahead of them after crashing out of the Champions League.

The Gunners suffered semi-final heartbreak against Paris Saint-Germain that means they have gone another season without a trophy.

Arsenal are facing a crucial summer transfer window as they look to reinforce their squad, while a number of players could be shown the door.

Here, Standard Sport assesses who the Gunners should keep and sell…

Goalkeepers

David Raya

Arsenal’s No1 and also one of their best players this season, especially during the Champions League run. Needs competition and cover. KEEP

David Raya has been one of Arsenal’s best players this season

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Karl Hein

Spent this season on loan at Valladolid. Could easily be sold if a good fee comes in or kept as a No3 goalkeeper. KEEP

Neto

Signed on loan from Bournemouth last summer as back-up to Raya. Barely played, so hard to judge, but feels like Arsenal can do better in that position. LET GO AT END OF LOAN

Tommy Setford

Joined last summer from Ajax and the teenager has been tipped for a big future. Could possibly benefit from a loan move and more game time. KEEP

Defenders

Ben White

Has had an injury-hit season, but one of Arsenal’s best defenders when fit. Provides competition at right-back and the heart of defence. KEEP

Gabriel

One of Arsenal’s players of the season. A monster at the back and deserves a new contract to underline his importance to Arsenal. KEEP

Gabriel and William Saliba have forced a formidable centre-back partnership

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Jakub Kiwior

Performed well in the absence of Gabriel after finally getting a run at centre-back. Now feels like the moment to cash in when his stock is high. SELL

Jurrien Timber

Enjoyed a brilliant season and showed what a miss he was the previous year. Another contender for player of the season. KEEP

Kieran Tierney

Set to join Celtic when his contract expires this summer. Proved a handy and surprise option this summer on the left flank. RELEASE FOR FREE

Myles Lewis-Skelly

One of the biggest positives from this season. Broken into the first team and made the left-back spot he is own. Deserves a new contract. KEEP

Nuno Tavares

Performed well while out on loan at Lazio and due to join them permanently for £7million as part of the deal done last summer. SELL

Oleksandr Zinchenko

Will have just a year to run on his contract this summer, so it is time to sell. The team has evolved beyond him. SELL

Riccardo Calafiori

Shown flashes of brilliance during an injury-hit campaign. If he can stay fit, the Italian will be a valuable player next season. KEEP

Riccardo Calafiori has had injury problems this season

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Takehiro Tomiyasu

Out injured and not due back until the end of this year, so he will have to stay. Only has a year on his contract, though, and future feels uncertain. KEEP

William Saliba

Real Madrid will come calling at some point over the next few years. Arsenal need to keep the Frenchman and build around him. KEEP

Midfielders

Albert Sambi Lokonga.

Spent this season on loan at Sevilla and clearly out of favour. Best for all parties if he can secure a move. SELL

Declan Rice

Become a real leader in the team. Looks set to play as a No8 now and is on course for his best ever season in terms of attacking output. KEEP

Ethan Nwaneri

Scored nine goals during his debut season, which is an impressive return. Arsenal finally have cover for Bukayo Saka. KEEP

Ethan Nwaneri could have a key role next season

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Fabio Vieira

By all accounts, he has performed well back on loan at his old club Porto. Feels too lightweight for the Premier League, though, and should go if a decent offer comes in. SELL

Jorginho

Out of contract in summer and set to join Brazilian club Flamengo. A shame to lose a player of his experience, but he is 33 now. RELEASE FOR FREE

Martin Odegaard

Had his most challenging season since joining Arsenal. An ankle injury derailed it early on and he never got back to his best. Still a key player, though. KEEP

Mikel Merino

Had a slow start after arriving late in the summer and then injuring his shoulder. Excelled as an emergency striker since February and feels a handy squad player. KEEP

Thomas Partey

Enjoying his best season, but this is the exception rather than the norm - especially when it comes to injuries. Feels like Arsenal need to inject some youth into that position. RELEASE FOR FREE

Thomas Partey is out of contract at the end of the season

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Forwards

Bukayo Saka

Arsenal’s season was dealt a hammer blow when he got injured in December. The team’s talisman. Needs a new contract. KEEP

Gabriel Jesus

Out injured until the back end of this year due to a knee injury, so he will have to stay. Could go next year, though, unless his form improves. KEEP

Gabriel Martinelli

If a huge offer came in, it would be interesting to see if Arsenal’s head was turned. Needs competition for his place. KEEP

Kai Havertz

Missed the second half of the season through injury and Arsenal have suffered in his absence. A big miss. KEEP

Leandro Trossard

Proved to be an excellent signing, but he feels like a player that Arsenal can get some money for this summer. SELL

Marquinhos

Currently on his fourth loan spell since joining Arsenal, which says it all. Future lies elsewhere. SELL

Raheem Sterling

A disappointing loan spell. Never really got going and does not look like the player that he once was. LET GO AT END OF LOAN

Reiss Nelson

Was performing okay on loan at Fulham this season before a hamstring injury struck. A handy squad player, but for his own sake he needs a move and game time. SELL