Despite extending his contract for another 12 months Arsenal are open to selling Nacho Monreal this summer as Unai Emery looks to transform his defence.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Aaron Ramsey and Nacho Monreal of Arsenal celebrate victory after the Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 27: Aaron Ramsey and Nacho Monreal of Arsenal celebrate victory after the Emirates FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

After trying to make three at the back work without success it is claimed that the Spaniard now wants to revert to a four. That means shifting on and replacing a few players, one of whom is Nacho Monreal

The 33-year-old was heavily linked with an exit as the season drew to a close but when it was revealed that he’d signed a new one-year deal most thought that was the end of the matter.

Not so it seems.

Along with Laurent Koscielny, the pair could be shipped out to make room both in the side and the wage budget.

At the start of April, it was claimed in Spain that ‘everything points to’ Nacho Monreal signing for Real Sociedad this summer.

Barcelona have also been heavily linked with a move for the player.