{"id":53529,"date":"2025-06-21T19:51:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T19:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=53529"},"modified":"2025-06-21T21:04:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T21:04:05","slug":"arsenal-fans-in-disbelief-after-realising-their-second-biggest-sale-ever-was-25-years-ago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/arsenal-fans-in-disbelief-after-realising-their-second-biggest-sale-ever-was-25-years-ago\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal Fans In Disbelief After Realising Their Second-Biggest Sale EVER Was 25 Years Ago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Arsenal fans have been left stunned after learning their second-biggest record transfer sale was Nicolas Anelka all the way back in 2000.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As the summer transfer window rolls on, fans of all football teams get excited about incomings and outgoings at their club.<\/p>\n<p>But some Arsenal supporters are in disbelief after realising a shocking fact about their transfer business.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being one of the biggest clubs in Europe, Arsenal rarely make high-profile sales.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners have never sold a player for more than \u00a332 million.<\/p>\n<p>And their transfer history reveals the unbelievable fact that Arsenal&#8217;s second-biggest sale of all time is still that of Nicolas Anelka to Real Madrid back in 2000.<\/p>\n<h2>Arsenal Transfer Record Leaves Fans Shocked<\/h2>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, plenty of Arsenal fans were shocked to learn this.<\/p>\n<p>An image of the side&#8217;s biggest ever sales was shared on X (formerly Twitter), sparking a stunned reaction.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Our 2nd highest sale was in 1999\/00 \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude2d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/R21In8dSz1\">https:\/\/t.co\/R21In8dSz1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; . (@ranzafc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ranzafc\/status\/1935778014165360992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 19, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>One fan replied to the post, saying: &#8220;This is actually diabolical how the hell are we a big club?!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another added: &#8220;We\u2019ve sold so many 50+ mil players for frees.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A third simply said: &#8220;Embarrassing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>But other Gunners fans had an explanation for the low player sales.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think our issue is (and I\u2019m no expert) we make players look less desirable so when teams come knocking they\u2019re already low balling,&#8221; replied another fan.<\/p>\n<h4>Arsenal Record Sales:<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain &#8211; Liverpool &#8211; 2017-18 &#8211; \u00a332 million<\/li>\n<li>Nicolas Anelka &#8211; Real Madrid &#8211; 1999-00 &#8211; \u00a330 million<\/li>\n<li>Alexis Sanchez &#8211; Manchester United &#8211; 2017-18 &#8211; \u00a329 million<\/li>\n<li>Cesc Fabregas &#8211; Barcelona &#8211; 2011-12 &#8211; \u00a329 million<\/li>\n<li>Emile Smith Rowe &#8211; Fulham &#8211; 2024-25 &#8211; \u00a327 million<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Arsenal Transfers So Far This Summer<\/h2>\n<p>Despite a lack of significant player sale income, Arsenal continue to be active in the market.<\/p>\n<p>But so far, they have completed no incoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/every-premier-league-club-summer-transfers-2025-26\/\"><strong>Premier League summer transfers<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, they are soon expected to complete the signing of Spanish midfielder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/martin-zubimendi-arsenal-medical-liverpool-target\/\"><strong>Martin Zubimendi, who has completed a medical already<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_50899\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50899\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-50899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Martin-Zubimendi-Will-Feature-in-Arsenal-Starting-XI-202526-560x315.jpg\" alt=\"Arsenal transfer record\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Martin-Zubimendi-Will-Feature-in-Arsenal-Starting-XI-202526-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Martin-Zubimendi-Will-Feature-in-Arsenal-Starting-XI-202526-924x520.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Martin-Zubimendi-Will-Feature-in-Arsenal-Starting-XI-202526-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Martin-Zubimendi-Will-Feature-in-Arsenal-Starting-XI-202526-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Martin-Zubimendi-Will-Feature-in-Arsenal-Starting-XI-202526.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Martin Zubimendi is expected to become Arsenal&#8217;s first summer signing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Four players have departed the Emirates already, though.<\/p>\n<h4>Arsenal departures:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Jorginho \u2013 Flamengo\u00a0<em>(free)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Kieran Tierney \u2013 Celtic\u00a0<em>(free)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Nuno Tavares \u2013 Lazio\u00a0<em>(\u00a37.6m)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Marquinhos \u2013 Cruzeiro\u00a0<em>(undisclosed)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Arsenal Fixtures Confirmed For 2025-26 Premier League<\/h2>\n<p>Earlier this week, Arsenal learned their schedule for the upcoming Premier League campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners travel to Old Trafford on the opening weekend to face Manchester United in a tasty encounter.<\/p>\n<p>They then host Leeds United before another big away day when they take on Liverpool at Anfield on 30 August.<\/p>\n<p>The two North London Derby fixtures are on 27 November (H) and 21 February (A)<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal&#8217;s final game of the Premier League season will be away to Crystal Palace on Sunday, 24 May.<\/p>\n<h4>Arsenal Fixtures:<\/h4>\n<p><em>Note: All fixtures are subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>August 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sun 17 Aug: Manchester United vs Arsenal<\/li>\n<li>Sat 23 Aug: Arsenal vs Leeds United<\/li>\n<li>Sat 30 Aug: Liverpool vs Arsenal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>September 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sat 13 Sep: Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest<\/li>\n<li>Sat 20 Sep: Arsenal vs Manchester City<\/li>\n<li>Sat 27 Sep: Newcastle United vs Arsenal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>October 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sat 4 Oct: Arsenal vs West Ham United<\/li>\n<li>Sat 18 Oct: Fulham vs Arsenal<\/li>\n<li>Sat 25 Oct: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>November 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sat 1 Nov: Burnley vs Arsenal<\/li>\n<li>Sat 8 Nov: Sunderland vs Arsenal<\/li>\n<li>Sat 22 Nov: Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur<\/li>\n<li>Sat 29 Nov: Chelsea vs Arsenal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>December 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wed 3 Dec: Arsenal vs Brentford<\/li>\n<li>Sat 6 Dec: Aston Villa vs Arsenal<\/li>\n<li>Sat 13 Dec: Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers<\/li>\n<li>Sat 20 Dec: Everton vs Arsenal<\/li>\n<li>Sat 27 Dec: Arsenal vs Brighton &amp; 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