After his prolific exploits out on loan last season, Mika Biereth has decided to leave Arsenal for a permanent move to Austrian side Sturm Graz.

Biereth netted 15 goals in 37 appearances for both Motherwell and Sturm Graz last season, but always seemed unlikely to have a significant first team role upon return.

For Biereth, the challenge would have been to better Eddie Nketiah's contribution to the team, which despite his diminishing role, is still a significant task.

All in all, it's the right decision for all parties that Biereth departs Arsenal, with the best wishes of all the club's supporters.

Arsenal will reportedly recoup PS4m for the Danish striker, a significant profit for striker who was signed from Fulham in 2021.

Of course, Arsenal's success with Biereth's loan moves does beg the question - why haven't the club sought temporary moves for more young players?

Joshua Zirkzee sends message to Mika Biereth after rejecting Arsenal for Man United As stated, Biereth was a popular figure around London Colney, and given how well-travelled the striker is, he seems to have a lot of friends around the football community.

Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee seems to be one, a player who also looks set to switch clubs this summer.

But on Sunday it became clear that Zirkzee would join Man United for PS34m after rejecting Arsenal.

That being said, the Dutchman was one of a host of players who shared their best wishes to Biereth on the striker's Instagram post.

Biereth uploaded a photo of him signing his Sturm Graz contract with a caption of: "Happy to be back!"

And alongside Rasmus Hojlund, Zirkzee replied simply saying: "Love it."

2024 INSTAGRAM FROM META Arsenal fans will now hope that, although modest, the funds recouped from Biereth's sale can help the club get a deal over the line for Calafiori.

Italian sources are now claiming that Arsenal could seal a deal for Calafiori before the end of Tuesday.

And perhaps that will then lead the club to look for a central midfielder and a forward to complete their window.