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.

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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