The Gunners have been in the market to bolster their attacking options in the January transfer window and have now agreed a fee – reported to be around £28m – for the 28-year-old.
Arsenal are keen to add strength in depth to their attacking options ahead of the Premier League title run-in, with summer signing Gabriel Jesus still some time off returning from a knee injury suffered at the World Cup. They were close to agreeing a move for Mykhailo Mudryk, only to be gazumped by Chelsea after a delegation from the Blues travelled to Turkey to strike a deal with Shakhtar Donetsk which instead took the winger to Stamford Bridge.
Trossard, who featured in all three Belgium fixtures in the World Cup in Qatar, was not part of the Brighton squad that beat Liverpool 3-0 on Saturday.
Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi openly questioned the forward’s attitude as links to Tottenham began to emerge. League leaders Arsenal, though, were quickest to move and have managed to strike a deal with Brighton, who have a recent history in earning a premium for their key stars.
Brighton have a number of talented young players breaking through who could help cushion the blow of losing Trossard but they may also look to reinvest in the transfer market. Here’s nine strikers Albion fans want after the Trossard blow...
5. Ben Brereton Diaz
A name that continues to crop up with Albion fans and has impressed in the Championship with Blackburn. Heavily linked with Brighton last season but interest seems to have cooled. Photo: Justin Setterfield
6. Gonçalo Ramos
A promising young striker at Benfica who is also being tracked by Newcastle and Man United. Valued at around £25m and a serious talent. Photo: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA
7. Simon Adingra
Another promising Albion talent currently on loan and impressing in the Belgian League at Union SG. Could have a similar impact to Mitoma next season. More prior planing! Photo: TOM GOYVAERTS
8. Facundo Buonanotte
Brighton have been one step ahead in the transfer market of late and may have already signed the Trossard replacement. Facundo Buonanotte joined for around £9m earlier is window and the Argentina wonderkid is one the club are very excited about. De Zerbi says he's ready for the first team Photo: Rodrigo Valle