Arsenal's most expensive sales ever

Over the years, Arsenal fans have been left frustrated time and time again with the hierarchy's inability to accrue suitable fees for their players, often offloading stars for much less than their market value.

The Gunners would also go as far as terminating contracts to rid themselves of their unwanted troops, but some notable names have still left for respectable amounts down the years.

Here, Sports Mole looks at the most expensive sales in Arsenal's glittering history.

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10. Emmanuel Adebayor - £24.7m

To: Manchester City Date: July 18, 2009 Age at the time: 25 Arsenal appearances: 142 Arsenal goals: 62

Honours at Arsenal

None

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9. Marc Overmars - £24.9m

To: Barcelona Date: July 1, 2000 Age at the time: 27 Arsenal appearances: 141 Arsenal goals: 40

Honours at Arsenal

Premier League (1): 1997-98

FA Cup (1): 1997-98

Community Shield (2): 1998, 1999

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8. Joe Willock - £25m

To: Newcastle United Date: August 13, 2021 Age at the time: 21 Arsenal appearances: 78 Arsenal goals: 11

Honours at Arsenal

FA Cup (1): 2019-20

Community Shield (2): 2017, 2020

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7. Folarin Balogun - £25.5m

To: Monaco Date: August 30, 2023 Age at the time: 22 Arsenal appearances: 10 Arsenal goals: 2

Honours at Arsenal

None

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6. Alex Iwobi - £25.9m

To: Everton Date: August 8, 2019 Age at the time: 23 Arsenal appearances: 149 Arsenal goals: 15

Honours at Arsenal

FA Cup (1): 2016-17

Community Shield (2): 2015, 2017

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5. Robin van Persie - £26.1m

To: Manchester United Date: August 17, 2012 Age at the time: 29 Arsenal appearances: 278 Arsenal goals: 132

Honours at Arsenal

FA Cup (1): 2004-05

Community Shield (1): 2005

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4. Cesc Fabregas - £28.9m

To: Barcelona Date: August 15, 2011 Age at the time: 24 Arsenal appearances: 303 Arsenal goals: 57

Honours at Arsenal

FA Cup (1): 2004-05

Community Shield (1): 2005

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3. Alexis Sanchez - £28.9m

To: Manchester United Date: January 22, 2018 Age at the time: 29 Arsenal appearances: 166 Arsenal goals: 80

Honours at Arsenal

FA Cup (2): 2014-15, 2016-17

Community Shield (3): 2014, 2015, 2017

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2. Nicolas Anelka - £29.8m

To: Real Madrid Date: July 1, 1999 Age at the time: 20 Arsenal appearances: 90 Arsenal goals: 28

Honours at Arsenal

Premier League (1): 1997-98

FA Cup (1): 1997-98

Community Shield (1): 1998

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1. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - £32.3m

To: Liverpool Date: August 31, 2017 Age at the time: 24 Arsenal appearances: 198 Arsenal goals: 20

Honours at Arsenal

FA Cup (3): 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17

Community Shield (3): 2014, 2015, 2017

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