Arsenal Transfer Issue: Who Should Arsene Wenger Sell?

Arsene Wenger is facing a difficult task. He desperately needs to strengthen his squad in order to add something to his trophy cabinet, which has not seen any trophies since 2005. But in order to buy, he is going to need to sell so he can have sufficient funds to add quality players to his side.

So who should depart the Emirates? Here are my thoughts.

1. Emmanuel Adebayor: AC Milan, 25-35 million.

As much as I admire the lanky Togolese striker and am grateful for his scoring prowess in 2007-2008, where he notched an impressive 30 goals, AC Milan have rumoured to be offering 25-35 million. Arsenal can't afford to pass this offer up.

The Togolese international struggled with health and form this season, though he did manage to come second on the Arsenal scoring list with 16. I will be disappointed to see Adebayor leave North London for 2009-2010, but his departure should open the door for the likes of David Villa and Carlos Tevez, and also help fund the midfield department.

2. William Gallas: Unknown, 10-15 million

Though the French center half was impressive this season, I am afraid I can't see Gallas at Arsenal next season. Since coming to Arsenal, the former Chelsea defender has endured drops in form and discipline problems, and early in the season he was stripped of his captaincy.

Selling Gallas will open the door for Brede Hangeland and Thomas Vermaelen. Plus with Johan Djourou and Havard Nordtveit coming in strongly, Gallas would be better off elsewhere.

3. Mikael Silvestre: Anywhere just as long as he is not at Arsenal, any price

The most surprising transfer for Arsenal was none other than former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre. Wenger opted for Silvestre because of his experience, but the transfer backfired as Silvestre was a waste of time. He was either injured or playing poorly.

4. Emmanuel Eboue

I would be devastated to see Eboue depart the Emirates, but his future is still very unclear, and with the likes of Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid very interested in the Ivorian, Arsenal could receive a handy price.

After being booed off by his own fans this season, it's no real surprise to see the Ivorian not that keen to re-sign. Eboue's traditional role is right back, but due to the arrival of Bacary Sagna in 2007, he has been forced to play in the midfield.

5. Amaury Bischoff

Bischoff joined Arsenal from German side Werder Bremen at the start of 2008-2009 but failed to make any impact, playing here and there, mostly in the League Cup. Bischoff has hinted he would like to leave the Gunners, and I wouldn't be surprised if Wenger lets him.