Arsenal will lose Aaron Ramsey in the summer after failing to agree on a new contract with the midfielder; the club have confirmed that the 27-year-old will be allowed to leave.
Ramsey is the latest star to leave for free and this, however, is a worrying trend for supporters.
Here are 10 deals where the club have lost out
- Jack Wilshere to West Ham (free), 2018
Jack Wilshere came through the Arsenal ranks but despite high promise was allowed to join West Ham United on a free transfer after a decade at the Emirates Stadium.
- Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United (swap) 2018
Alexis Sanchez was Arsenal's star player but had failed to agree a longer deal at the club. This allowed Manchester United to swoop and buy the forward at cut down price.
- Bacary Sagna to Manchester City (free) 2014
Arsenal let first choice right-back Bacary Sagna leave on a free to Manchester City.
- Nicklas Bendtner to Wolfsburg (free) 2014
Nicklas Bendtner became a forgotten man at Arsenal before joining Wolfsburg for free.
- Lukasz Fabianski to Swansea (free) 2014
Lukasz Fabianski was allowed to leave Arsenal on a free before starring for Swansea City.
- Robin van Persie to Man Utd (£24m) 2012
Robin van Persie emerged as one of Europe's top strikers during his time at Arsenal. But the Dutchman grew frustrated at the Emirates Stadium due to a lack of trophies and promptly joined Manchester United where he won the Premier League in his first season.
- Samir Nasri to Man City (£24m) 2011
Arsenal were forced to sell want-away midfielder Samir Nasri in 2011 to Manchester City.
- Gael Clichy to Man City (£7m) 2011
Gael Clichy had weeks previous to Nasri also left Arsenal to join Manchester City.
- William Gallas to Spurs (free) 2010
Arsenal allowed William Gallas to leave on a free in before he joined rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
- Mathieu Flamini to Milan (free) 2008
Mathieu Flamini played in two spells at Arsenal but his early peak years were spent at AC Milan
