In his pre-season squad announcement, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has omitted seven senior players.
The squad, consisting of 27 players, is set to participate in three upcoming friendly matches.
According to The Mirror, the Arsenal team departed from London Stansted Airport on Sunday afternoon, July 16, for their pre-season engagements.
Notable fixtures include a match against the MLS All-Stars, led by Wayne Rooney, scheduled for Thursday.
Subsequently, Arsenal will face off against rivals Manchester United and Spanish giants Barcelona.
Who is not in Arsenal’s squad?
Thomas Partey was the conspicuous miss in Arsenal’s travelling party.
The Ghanaian midfielder’s absence comes at a time he has been linked with a possible Emirates exit this summer.
Nicolas Pepe, Cedric, and Albert Sambi Lokonga have not been named in the squad, with Pepe also believed to be on his way out.
Reiss Nelson and Nuno Tavares will also not travel, with the latter understood to be still on holiday, per Football London.
Arthur Owonkwo, who is yet to make a senior appearance for Arsenal, was also not included.
Who is in the Arsenal squad?
The team is headlined by several senior players, including goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and defenders William Saliba, Kieran Tierney, Ben White, and Gabriel Magalhaes.
Bukayo Saka, Jorginho, and Gabriel Martinelli are some of the other familiar names in the travelling contingent.
Summer signings Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Jurrien Timber have also been included.
Reiss Nelson and Nuno Tavares will also not travel, with the latter understood to be still on holiday, per Football London.
Arthur Owonkwo, who is yet to make a senior appearance for Arsenal, was also not included.