Sunday 11 June 2017

Important summer for the Gunner

After being relegated to Europa League football after an underwhelming 2016/17 season Arsenal have their work cut out for them to restore themsleves back amongst Europe's elite and a possible title challenge. The upcoming summer transfer will be of the utmost importance as there are few deals for Aresne Weneger to sort through before he can mount a prosper challenge.
 
RIYADH MAHREZ
The Algerian is a class player and will fit like a glove at the Emirates. After a stellar couple of seasons at Leicester City which culminated in winning a first Premier League title. Last season was a disappointment for the the winger with Leicester struggling for from after their previous heroics. The 2017/18 season is on the horizon and Mahrez has piqued interest after it was reported he seeks to move on from Leicester with the Emirates being his destination  of choice.
 
MESUT OZIL
The German player is yet to extend his stay at Arsenal after a season where he went missing for the middle part of the season as Arsenal's collapsed, yet again, after a less than satisfactory performance. The fact that Ozil is yet to hold contract talks with Arsenal has lead to some speculation that he and Chilean star Alexis Sanchez (see below) may be heading for exit in the summer. There sure should be lots interest for Ozil in the summer, but Wenger insists that both his star men will stay.
 
JAMES RODRIGUEZ
The upcoming season will be important as the lead up to next year's World Cup in Russia and Rodriguez will be seeking regular game time after playing second fiddle to Isco at Real Madrid. A move looks set to be on the horizon as he seeks to lead Colombia in another World Cup. Manchester United looked to be the front runner's for the forgotten Madrid man, but according  to The Sunday Express Arsenal are preparing a bid for Rodriguez.
 
ALEXIS SANCHEZ
The biggest transfer that would have the biggest ramifications for the Arsenal this summer would be the loss of their star man. Sanchez has yet to extend his contract after a relatively good individual season, scoring 30 goals and winning the FA Cup in the process. However, the failure to mount a real title challenge and early exits from the Champion's League have lead to rumours  swirling about the Chilean with clubs like Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Manchester City said to be in the running for his signature. City are reportedly closing in on the Chilean's signature after the Mirror reported that a Chilean insider had details about a move to City being finalised.
 
KYLIAN MBAPPE
The French teenage sensation has been to likened to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry and is rumoured to be on Arsene Wenger's raider as well as other European giants. Mbappe scored 26 goals last term chipping in with a further 16 assists to inspire Monaco to a first Ligue 1 title since 2002 and a spot in the semi-finals of the Champion's League. The youngster is undoubtedly a future talent and the attention is warranted, but would Arsenal be willing to take a risk on an untested player to the tune of a £ 100 million?

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