All four of the Arsenal players that were transfer listed back in 2020 have now departed the club following Ainsley Maitlaind-Niles exiting at the end of his Gunners contract.
Three years ago, Maitland-Niles, Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Torreira and Sokratis were all deemed surplus to requirements by those at the top of the Gunners hierarchy. However, manager Mikel Arteta, less than a year into his tenure at this point, was reportedly not convinced that all of the aforementioned quartet should leave the club.
While Guendouzi, Torreira and Sokratis all eventually left, the Spaniard still harboured hope for Maitland-Niles, who at that time had only recently helped inspire Arsenal to FA Cup glory. The Gunners academy graduate featured and shone in the thrilling 2-1 win over London rivals Chelsea in the final.
