Jude Bellingham windfall could lead to Arsenal completing USMNT transfer
Arsenal's movement in the 2023 summer transfer window has been aggressive and complimentary of Mikel Arteta's style of play.
Kai Havertz was the first name through the door in a deal in the region of £65million ($85.3million) with Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice close to becoming the second and third arrivals. Further transfers are likely to be completed later in the window, with a host of names linked.
However, there remains plenty of work to be solved internally with a number of players facing uncertain futures in north London. Nicolas Pepe, Thomas Partey and Folarin Balogun are the three most high-profile cases, but the whereabouts of Auston Trusty's future remains in limbo.
The USMNT defender is currently part of the Gunners' pre-season squad and featured in the 1-1 win over FC Nurnberg, yet he's highly expected to depart this summer, football.london understands. Rangers and Ipswich Town have been linked with the 24-year-old having been impressed by his displays with Birmingham City last season.
Trusty won Blues' player of the season award and received his first United States cap in March against Grenada. A move back to the west Midlands had seemed unlikely due to Birmingham's ongoing takeover troubles, but that door has now reopened.
On Thursday (July 13), American businessman Tom Wagner completed his purchase of a 45.64% stake in the club. The purchase put an end to Birmingham Sports Holdings' difficult spell at the club.
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Following the completion of the takeover, Wagner was on hand to provide the latest on the Championship side's transfer plans this summer, hinting at a possible move for Trusty. Asked if manager John Eustace
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