David Ornstein has provided some updates on Arsenal’s transfer plans for the upcoming summer window. Ornstein answered questions in The Athletic’s Q&A session on Thursday. Here’s what Ornatein revealed about the Gunners plans.
on rumours of signing a striker: “We’ve talked loads about a central striker but, as John Cross in the Daily Mirror first reported, the impact of Kai Havertz up top may influence Arsenal’s decision, especially if Gabriel Jesus also stays.”
on the midfield: “Midfield is a key area of focus [for Arsenal]. If Declan Rice is going to be a No. 6, you’d assume they recruit a No. 8. If Rice is going to be a No. 8, you’d assume they recruit a No. 6. Departures in both positions will play a part.”
on other positions: “The long-term conversation around [Arsenal’s] depth in the wide positions will continue, whether somebody comes in or not, we’ll have to see. Left-back is also an area that we could see bolstered, and a backup goalkeeper if Ramsdale leaves.”
on rumours linking Olise and Isak to Arsenal: “Neither of those are names I have heard figure prominently in Arsenal’s thinking but it is still early (the window isn’t even nearly open!), so it is not easy to say much definitively.”
on Thomas Partey and Jorginho: “I’d expect one of Thomas Partey and Jorginho to leave this summer. Perhaps that might be Partey because he could raise some money. But I don’t say that with certainty because, when Partey plays, we know how important he is.
“We also don’t know what Jorginho will decide to do himself, given his contract is expiring. Arsenal would love to keep him but this is one of many areas that needs to be resolved.”
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