Auston Trusty is currently on tour with the Arsenal first-team squad in America, but it doesn’t appear likely he’s going to have a significant role in Mikel Arteta’s side this season.
The defender has been linked with a transfer all summer, with Rangers among the clubs reportedly pursuing him. But that option is fast fading.
According to the print edition of The Scottish Mail on Sunday (via Ibrox News), Trusty remains the preferred option for Rangers boss Michael Beale, but talks over that transfer have stalled and the club are focusing on other positions.
Nick Ames of The Guardian recently reported that Arsenal are open to permanent offers for Trusty this summer, but they’re in no hurry to jump into a deal.
For the time being, Trusty remains in Arsenal’s pre-season plans. Though the club do need and expect to raise money with sales this summer, they’re clearly staying calm and waiting for offers.
Ames adds that Ipswich Town are one of a sizeable number of clubs keen on a move for Trusty, after his loan spell in the Championship with Birmingham City last season.
Football.London also reported earlier in the summer that Trusty is set to leave Arsenal on a permanent deal.
Trusty only joined Arsenal in 2022, for a fee of around £1.8m. But his stock is high at the moment, following a positive year on loan and his debut for the United States Men’s National Team.
The defender spent the season with Birmingham City, where he won the Supporters’ Player of the Season award. He was only a couple of appearances off hitting 50 games for the side.
Trusty has proven he can compete in English football, and Arsenal are awaiting offers for his services.
