5 possible transfer destinations for Arsenal's Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been linked with a shock move away from Arsenal in the summer transfer window
By Jake Polden
Henrikh Mkhitaryan could leave Arsenal in the summer as the club look to free up some funds for new recruits.
The Gunners' wage bill has spiralled out of control in recent years with Mesut Ozil on a staggering £350,000-a-week, and Mkhitaryan earning £180,000.
Neither player is a regular first team starter under Unai Emery and Armenian international Mkhitaryan has been linked with a move away.
Emery has his eye on a new left-back, centre midfielder, attacking midfielder and central defenderand could sign players in these positions once the wage bill has been lowered.
Here we take a look at what bookmakers Paddy Power are saying about Mkhitaryan's potential move away fromArsenal,and bring you five possible destinations.
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The Chinese Super League has become an increasingly popular destination for ageing players due to the lucrative wages on offer, and the Far East is the most likely destination for Mkhitaryan, should he leaveArsenal.
Mkhitaryan left Dortmund forManchester Unitedback in 2016 and could return to the German club in the summer should Arsenal part company with him.
The Toffees have had a disappointing season given the excitement following their summer spending spree and could move for the Armenian in a few months.
Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are among the Turkish teams who could afford Mkhitaryan's wages should he decide to leave Arsenal.
Andres Iniesta and Fernando Torres are among the former greats who have moved to Japan in recent months and Mkhitaryan could follow suit.