DESPITE their table-topping performance so far this campaign, Arsenal could still line up very differently by the time next season starts.
According to The Times, Arsenal’s impending Champions League qualification could spark a spending spree which could see four major players brought in.
However, departures will also be needed to help fund these signings.
The report suggests as many as six players could be off in the summer.
Among the incoming players, Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo have been extensively linked to the Emirates.
Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster his midfield to fight on multiple fronts and provide injury cover.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
Full-back is another area Arteta wants to address, with Ivan Fresneda and Denzel Dumfries both linked.
Other targets include Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Victor Osimhen, though they will only go after the former if they fail to sign Rice or Caicedo.
A possible line up next season could see Osimhen leading the line while Rice and Caicedo marshal the midfield with Inter Milan star Dumfries patrolling the right flank.
Meanwhile, Granit Xhaka is set to be the highest profile player to fall victim to the squad overhaul.
Most read in Football
FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
Kieran Tierney’s limited minutes could see him on the chopping block too, with a £25m price reportedly being set.
A decision is also set to be made on Emile Smith Rowe, who has struggled with injuries.
On loan stars Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Folarin Balogun are all set to leave to help fund the summer spree.
If Arsenal don’t land Rice or Caicdeo, Milinkovic-Savic could partner Thomas Partey while Fresneda comes in at right-back.
Meanwhile, the versatile Takehiro Tomiyasu could become the team’s second choice left-back, while Ben White can cover for William Saliba at right centre-back.
Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus could return up top too.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
