The London side have won the FA cup back-to-back. Therefore, becoming the most successful club in that cup competition. That being said, it’s been long we saw an impressive Arsenal side that can compete both at the league, and the European competition. Arsenal have not been afraid to splash the cash in the last two summer transfer windows, thereby showing intent of competing with other big spenders in Europe.
In 2013/2014 season, Arsenal made a statement signing by getting the services of Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid, which many fans didn’t see coming, considering how they have always fare in their dealings. With the inspiration of having a marquee signing and a partnership that worked with Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal were able to clinch a trophy, after many years of being “trophiless”. Alexi Sanchez came with a bigger package from FC Barcelona, even though his transfer fee was not as huge as Ozil. Sanchez inspired Arsenal to defend the FA cup they won the previous season.
Who should we be expecting next to inspire Arsenal to greater things? Perhaps to clinch the EPL trophy to start with. To accomplish that, they would need to strengthen the team in some key areas.
Arsenal never really had much problems with their goalkeepers last season, even though Wojciech Szczesny lost his position to the newly acquired David Ospina, who had a wonderful Copa America by all standards. A good goalkeeper like Petr Cech can’t be in the market without getting “suitors”, who is arguably one of the best goalkeeper ever. Arsenal have got to let one of their goalkeepers leave, which is a reasonable thing to do. David Ospina would be allowed to leave considering his class.
The defence of Arsenal has been decent, but the addition of a new face in the central defence won’t be a bad idea, considering the age of Per Mertesacker and possible injuries to Laurent Koscielny. A loan deal for Calum Chambers would do both him and the club a world of good. A player like Stones of Everton can be considered.
The Midfield of Arsenal is arguably one of the best in the league. Arsenal have renewed the contract of their captain Mikel Arteta, thereby securing the services of one of their defensive midfielder. Arsenal has also been linked with, William Carvalho, Aturo Vidal and Morgan Schneiderlin of Southampton, with clubs like Man Utd and Tottenham also vying for the midfielder. Gunners would only consider the option of getting another defensive midfielder if they eventually sell Flamini.
Arsenal attack force has been decent, though they have three players that can play up front, they’ve always been linked to some strikers like, Carlos Bacca and Jackson Martinez, who have both joined AC Milan and Atletico Madrid respectively. Alexandre Lacazette can be the man to deliver the goods next season for them.
Who will lead Arsenal to glory next season?
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