football.london runs through the Arsenal squad, finishing with the defenders and goalkeepers, discussing who should be kept and who should be sold
Arsenal have some big decisions to make on their squad now that they are Premier League champions. The club has entered a new phase of its journey where they’re looking not just to win more titles but finally win the UEFA Champions League after missing out on penalties at the end of the season.
What got the Gunners there beyond anything else was their defensive might and expert goalkeeper David Raya. Despite that, there is still expected to be some change in the departments ahead of the new season.
With that in mind, after having already discussed the forwards and midfielders, football.london goes through which defenders and goalkeepers should stay and who should go.
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David Raya
The Spaniard is a vital cog in the Arsenal machine and going nowhere. Keep.
Kepa Arrizabalaga
The current number two had a mixed season, but made some crucial errors when his time came in the League Cup final. A £5million release clause is attractive enough for a sale and instead his position should be inherited internally. Sell.
Tommy Setford
And Tommy Setford is the man to inherit that role, and the youngster deserves his chance, having joined from Ajax. An England youth international, Setford needs to get his opportunity. Keep.
Jurrien Timber
Hopefully, his injuries will evaporate, and he can return improved, but he needs to be better rotated next season and protected. Keep.
Ben White
His injury has complicated his summer and despite all the love so many have, rightfully, for him, it might be time to see Ben White sold. Sell.
Marli Salmon
Still too young for a loan, but will get plenty of chances in the youth team and the odd appearance for the senior side in the cups and potentially Europe too. Keep.
William Saliba
Another who is facing some injury questions, but, again, hopefully they subside. Keep.
Cristhian Mosquera
The Spaniard was the surprise package of the season and a true bargain, too. If they can stave off growing interest, they have a real talent established on the side. Keep.
Gabriel Magalhaes
Needs reinforcement, but that could come in a different way with one of the existing left-backs becoming the cover while a new one, such as Nathaniel Brown, is signed. Keep.
Riccardo Calafiori
Another who we hope injuries can simmer down but one who thankfully gets a full pre-season. Keep.
Piero Hincapie
A great signing, one Arsenal sides of old wouldn’t have made at that time. Keep.
