ARSENAL are reportedly prepared to sell four players in order to fund a January transfer move for Ivan Toney.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Brentford striker will return to action this winter after completing his ban for breaching FA betting rules.<\/p>\n

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Toney is raring to go after netting 20 Premier League goals last season.<\/p>\n

And Arsenal are thought to be leading the race for his signature ahead of rivals Chelsea and Manchester United.<\/p>\n

However, The Athletic claims Mikel Arteta is currently hamstrung by Financial Fair Play rules.<\/p>\n

The Gunners spent \u00a3200million over the summer on Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz.<\/p>\n

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And the expectation is that David Raya will make his loan move from Brentford permanent for \u00a330m next year.<\/p>\n

It means Arsenal will have to sell before they can launch a bid for Toney, who is rated at \u00a3100m by Brentford boss Thomas Frank.<\/p>\n

The Gunners have a big squad to challenge both domestically and in Europe.<\/p>\n

And Arteta is reportedly prepared to axe up to four players to raise funds.<\/p>\n

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It is unclear who the Spaniard is ready to let go this winter.<\/p>\n

But he is likely to look at players who have struggled to make a dent in the first team this term.<\/p>\n

According to the Express, this could include England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.<\/p>\n

He is now No2 at the Emirates following Raya\u2019s arrival and has been linked with a switch to Chelsea.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Midfielder Thomas Partey could also be on the list after picking up another injury which will rule him out until 2024.<\/p>\n

And Emile Smith Rowe, who has suffered yet another fitness setback, could find his time up amid interest from Aston Villa and Newcastle.<\/p>\n

The arrival of Toney could also cast doubt over Eddie Nketiah\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

He would likely plummet to third choice behind Toney and Gabriel Jesus, making him a prime candidate to go.<\/p>\n

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Arteta has shown he\u2019s prepared to be ruthless after already selling fellow prospect Folarin Balogun on the back of 21 league goals last season.<\/p>\n

In comparison, Nketiah netted four times in 30 Prem games and has a further five to his name this term.<\/p>\n

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