Sven Mislintat wants Arsenal to sign players in four different positions this summer, according to reports, in what is shaping up to be a significantly busier window than last year.
Last summer, Arsenal only signed Sead Kolašinac and Alexandre Lacazette, despite a number of high profile sales.
The Daily Mail write that the new head of recruitment at the club has identified the four areas he thinks Arsenal need to strengthen this time around, to help them push on next season.
Let’s take a look at each one:
4Left-back
Finally, the article claims Mislintat wants a long-term replacement for Nacho Monreal.
The Spaniard is in great form when available, but he’s only available about half the time recently. At 32 years old, his injury problems are unlikely to suddenly clear up for good.
Earlier in the season, Wenger also admitted the flanks might be a bit too demanding for the player now.
Sead Kolašinac is showing some improvement, but the manager still seems to have reservations about the defender.
As a result, it makes sense that Arsenal want to bring in a player for the future. Someone who can deputise when necessary, learn from the experienced players in front of him and eventually take over the position.