One player each top Premier League club should offload

There's much football yet to be played in the 2023/24 season, but teams that fail to plan for the summer transfer window and beyond may soon be outpaced by their rivals.

We are now living in an era where the Premier League's Profit & Sustainability rules reign supreme. Thus, generating income by transferring players is as crucial as signing new talent to bolster the team.

Even the wealthiest clubs can't afford to maintain an inflated roster.

90min has identified one player from each of the traditional 'big six' clubs - Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur – who should be put on parting terms.

Given the ongoing unproductivity of Aaron Ramsdale on Arsenal’s bench, and the impending £27m permanent acquisition of David Raya from Brentford, selling Ramsdale seems a sound move. His career prospects are not advancing on Arsenal's bench.

Despite being in the PFA’s Premier League Team of the Year for 2022/23, Ramsdale's chances of being England's number one goalkeeper at Euro 2024 have dwindled due to his club's status. Arsenal should be open to offers, likely to the tune of the £30m deal they took with Sheffield United in 2021.

Chelsea's expensive investees Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez (£223m combined), might be better off being retained, considering their careers are still in their infancy and their potential to improve. Moreover, Chelsea can't hope to recoup their invested value from selling them.

Marc Cucurella, another player Chelsea could consider selling, represents a regrettable acquisition. The defender, who has proven his worth in a mid-table team before, might interest a number of clubs aspiring to finish in the top half. At £30m, Chelsea could recover a substantial portion of their initial investment.

Cody Gakpo at Liverpool has struggled to cement his place in the squad during his one-year tenure. Despite his prolonged contract, if Liverpool can profit from his £37m transfer fee, it might be a wise business decision, especially with the second Michael Edwards era looming.

Identifying an expendable player for the best team in the world - where everyone seems content with their current predicaments - is a difficult task.

Perhaps this is the moment to consent to Bernardo Silva's long-harbored desire to exit the club. Despite being a vital asset to Pep Guardiola's team, Silva has been unsettled since 2020. At 29, he could still fetch a substantial sum.

Manchester City have a history of letting go of their key players and replacing them with fresher faces without affecting the team's performance on the field.

United's £86m acquisition Antonio from Ajax, once evaluated as a mere £25m player by scouts, might be one to let go. Unable to maintain his initial form and facing off-field issues ahead of this season, transferring Antonio and reinvesting elsewhere might be a prudent move for the team, despite the potential losses.

Jadon Sancho could also be in danger, although new leaders at United may afford him another opportunity, especially if Erik ten Hag is replaced as manager.

Facing the last realistic opportunity to recoup a transfer fee for Tanguy Ndombele, Tottenham might consider cashing in this summer. With a contract due to expire in 2025, and a history of non-participation since January 2022, the £64.5m midfielder could present a prime opportunity to balance the books.

Galatasaray are unlikely to make use of an option in their loan agreement worth just under £13m given that he’s hardly started for them this season. So it could be a case of accepting even a nominal amount just to remove the burden of another year on the books. At 27, Ndombele’s career still has legs if he can find the right club, but any remaining ties to Spurs will only keep holding him back.