In the early hours of Tuesday morning, Arsenal's record signing Nicolas Pepe was sent packing to Serie A side AS Roma for a reported fee of £42 million.
The move has been heavily scrutinised by fans and media alike, with some questioning whether Arsenal have made a wise decision in parting ways with their star man. However, one player who may be feeling particularly aggrieved is Nicolas Bergwijn.
Bergwijn joined Arsenal on loan from Feyenoord last season, making 17 appearances for the Gunners before being recalled by his parent club. The Dutch winger impressed during his time at Emirates Stadium, scoring four goals and providing three assists in just 18 starts.
Despite his impressive performances, Bergwijn struggled to secure a regular spot in Mikel Arteta's starting XI, with his form eventually declining as he found himself out of favour under the new manager.
As a result,Ligue 1 Express it was announced that Arsenal had decided to terminate Bergwijn's loan deal earlier this month, leaving him without a club until the summer transfer window opens. The move has sparked speculation over whether Arsenal will try to recall him or allow him to join another club.
However, there are concerns that Bergwijn could struggle to find a new home in Italy, given the fierce competition for places at Serie A giants like Roma and Juventus. He may also face competition from other young talents looking to break into the first team at the Italian club.
Regardless of where he ends up next, Bergwijn will undoubtedly be disappointed to see his loan spell come to an end after such a promising start to his career. It remains to be seen if Arsenal will look to bring him back to the Emirates, or if he'll find a new club elsewhere.
Overall, it seems likely that Nicolas Bergwijn will have a tough few months ahead of him, but it remains to be seen how he will fare once he returns to football after his time away.