Sven Mislintat is looking for a long-term replacement for Nacho Monreal as one of four positions he wants to strengthen this summer, so let’s look at who he could sign.
We recently covered reports of the four areas Arsenal’s new head of recruitment wants to strengthen over the summer, which you can check out here.
One of these areas was at left-back, as it becomes more apparent Nacho Monreal is struggling with the physical demands of the position, and Sead Kolašinac slowly adapts to Premier League life.
In this case Arsenal are looking for someone to support and eventually take over from the club’s current options.
Here are some players they should consider:
3Ryan Sessegnon
- Age: 17
- Current club: Fulham FC
- Contract until: 2020
- Market value: £22.5m
17-year-old Sessegnon is one of the rising stars of English football. Before even reaching adulthood, he’d already made 70 appearances for Fulham. In fact, he’s up to 40 just this season, scoring 14 goals and providing four assists.
The youngster can play anywhere along the left-hand side, and has split his time 50/50 between left-back and left-midfield/wing this season.
That could suit Arsenal perfectly, given their play style involves full-backs getting forward a lot. Hector Bellerin was a right-winger before he joined the club.
According to Goal, Arsenal are “keeping a close eye” on Sessegnon. They aren’t the only ones though. Reports late last year suggested Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham have all spent time scouting the youngster since his breakthrough.
It wouldn’t be easy to sign the Fulham man, but it could be well worth it if he reaches his potential.