Alexis & Wilshere IN, Ramsey & Ospina OUT - who Arsenal should sell this summer

A busy summer awaits at Arsenal, where contract talks, expirations and departures are likely to surround key members of the playing squad and staff.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is continuing his preparations for next season, even though he has yet to sign a two-year contract extension on offer to him. As it stands, the Frenchman is expected to stay at Arsenal, but reports over a power battle with chief executive Ivan Gazidis appear to be delaying an announcement on any possible deal.

Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are the two star players who have less than 15 months left on their contracts, but there are a handful of other first-team players in a similar position, which leaves Arsenal transfer fixer Dick Law and CEO Gazidis with a big task on their hands this summer.

Goal takes a complete overview of the first-team squad and who should be kept, sold and have offers listened to when the transfer window opens.

Wojciech Szczesny - The Polish shot-stopper has spent the season on loan at Serie A side Roma, where he’s kept 14 clean sheets — only Marseille's Yohann Pele has more (15) across Europe's top five leagues. Over two years have passed since he was caught smoking in the dressing room showers following a defeat to Southampton at St Mary’s, but it is clear that the 26-year-old has since matured and deserves another shot at the No.1 jersey.

Alexis Sanchez - Chelsea, Manchester City, PSG and Juventus are all lurking as Alexis stalls on signing a new contract with Arsenal. He could leave on a free transfer next summer if he doesn’t sign — something that Arsene Wenger will be desperate to avoid if he’s still the Gunners manager next season. With 22 goals and 14 assists to his name, there is no doubt over who the most important player at the club is and it remains vital that Arsenal keep their Chilean maestro.

Mesut Ozil - In a similar situation to Sanchez but clearly more indebted to Wenger, Ozil will see a decision on his future made this summer. He’s had a tough campaign in terms of consistency but will likely play a key part in the climax to Arsenal’s season and it’s vital that the Gunners keep the German international if they have ambitions of challenging for major trophies in the next couple of seasons.

Rob Holding - The 21-year-old hasn’t put a foot wrong when called upon this season, albeit in the EFL Cup. A composed, intelligent defender who looks set to go out on loan to gain further experience, Holding is one for the future and remains a player who should be nurtured and given game time to help him develop. Per Mertesacker’s likely departure at the end of next season will surely increase his chances of featuring in the first team.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - Although Oxlade-Chamberlain is reportedly seeking to leave the club this summer, Arsenal should keep the 23-year-old who has yet to fulfil his potential for a number of reasons. Injuries and a failure to find his best position have made the Ox’s career at the Emirates Stadium a rocky road so far, but if he stays fit and manages to hold down a spot in the starting XI, then there should be no reason why he can’t stay at the club.

Jack Wilshere - Wilshere is in a similar situation to Chamberlain and remains locked in talks over a contract extension. Whether he decides to sign is another matter, and while a loan spell at Bournemouth can be deemed a success, Arsenal should give Wilshere a final shot in midfield to see if he can handle the rigours of playing every week. The talent is there, but Wilshere could decide to depart for a club who can guarantee him regular football.

Alex Iwobi - The 20-year-old academy product is a fantastic talent who has clearly suffered from playing almost every Premier League game for Arsenal this season. His profligacy in the final third needs to change but there is no doubt that the future looks bright for Iwobi and he will expect to get more game time next season.

Calum Chambers - After a successful loan spell with Middlesbrough, the 22-year-old faces a fight to play regular first team football for Arsenal next season. Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi are the first-choice centre-back pairing, so unless Chambers reverts to the defensive midfield position or is utilised as a second-choice right-back, his game time could be limited. Another versatile player Arsenal should keep.