Tottenham decide on hijacking Arsenal Leandro Trossard transfer

Tottenham will not hijack Arsenal’s attempts to sign Leandro Trossard from Brighton after reportedly deciding not to pursue a deal for the 28-year-old winger. Trossard starred for the Seagulls throughout last year but has since been banished from the first-team squad as he seeks a move away from the south coast.

Arsenal are looking to bolster their squad this month as they go in search of silverware after storming to the top of the Premier League table. And, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners have now opened talks to sign Trossard, with negotiations at an advanced stage. Personal terms have already been agreed, with the transfer expected to be completed soon.

Sky Sports, meanwhile, have revealed that Tottenham had a bid for Trossard rejected last week and have now walked away from any potential deal. And that means Arsenal could have a free run to get the transfer over the line before the January window slams shut.

After bagging seven goals and three assists in 16 Premier League appearances during the first half of the campaign, Trossard was an unused substitute for Brighton’s 4-1 victory over Everton at the start of the month. But the Belgium international has since been dropped from manager Roberto De Zerbi’s matchday squads and failed to feature in the FA Cup against Middlesbrough and the Premier League against Liverpool.

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“Last Monday the trainer then grounded Leandro in the group and indicated that he did not want to see him anymore. A trainer who has not communicated directly with his player for four weeks is truly incomprehensible.

“It is also the trainer who has indicated several times that a transfer is the most reasonable solution. It is therefore important that Brighton cooperates with a potential transfer, which is beneficial for both parties.”

But De Zerbi responded: “Nothing serious happened with Trossard. But recently, he didn’t give 100 per cent in training and on matchday – that’s it on my side. Football deserves respect. I don’t have to apologise for anything. Everyone in the dressing room knows how things went. But if Trossard wants to rejoin us with the right attitude, I am happy to coach him.”