Arsenal were so desperately close to sealing their first Premier League crown in 20 years last season.
The gap to Manchester City? Just two points. It was gut-wrenching for the Gunners but they will have to dust themselves off and go again this summer as they aim to build a team capable of going beyond the 90-point mark.
One of the primary areas of focus is in attack but who Mikel Arteta and Co welcome to the club is anyone’s guess.
One thing is for certain, it’s unlikely to be Benjamin Sesko. The RB Leipzig forward had been linked relentlessly with a move to the Emirates Stadium in recent weeks but is now reportedly set to stay in Germany, penning new terms with his current employers.
One thing is for certain, it’s unlikely to be Benjamin Sesko. The RB Leipzig forward had been linked relentlessly with a move to the Emirates Stadium in recent weeks but is now reportedly set to stay in Germany, penning new terms with his current employers.
The midfield is also an area the Gunners are looking to strengthen. One target is allegedly Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes.
That’s a viewpoint that Parlour holds. Telling FFC, he said: “I like him as a player, he is very strong and has been a big part in the improvement that Newcastle have made under Eddie Howe.
“I’m not sure he fits into the Arsenal team as we have Declan Rice and Guimaraes is that little bit more offensive than where Arsenal needs to strengthen.
“If Partey moves on then Arsenal may go for a more efficient player than Guimaraes, so I’m not 100% sure Arteta will look to pursue him. Personality-wise, he will also need to fit into the dynamic of the squad as well.”
