3 defenders Arsenal should look to sign to replace Shkodran Mustafi

Mustafi has flattered to deceive since his arrival at the Emirates

#2 Malang Sarr

Sarr continues to enhance his reputation throughout Europe

OGC Nice defender Malang Sarr has made himself a regular in the French side since making his breakthrough back in the 2016/17 season at the age of 17. The current French under 21 star is highly regarded in France and among the elite clubs across Europe. The talented left sided central defender is expected to make his senior squad breakthrough for France and with his ability, we should expect him to maintain a place in that squad for many years too come.

Sarr has been a regular performer under the management of former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira this season, mostly on the left side of the 3 man defence, and despite the club sliding slightly below the standards of previous seasons Sarr is still showing his quality on a regular basis. This Arsenal team would greatly benefit from a player of this ability, as Sarr would benefit greatly from competing at such a top level club. His ability on the ball is his stand-out quality and would add this to the style which Emery has attempted to implement on this team.

The Nice defender is a tenacious defender, he thrives in the physical battle against his opposition attackers and in terms of power and strength for his tender age of 19 he is a natural athlete, making him a hot topic of Arsenal Transfer News. His ability to take up the right positions is developing and improving, his knowledge of the left back position is there, so he knows when to push out and cover, when he needs to defend on the inside.

His ability on the ball would push the Arsenal back-line up the pitch, something they need to do more often. This Arsenal defence needs leaders which is maybe a trait that Sarr has not yet established but in years to come it looks like he could be a natural leader in the heart of the defence.

Acquiring the services of Sarr would not come easy, as many of the big names of European football are aware of the talented young Frenchman.

Arsenal would really need to offload Mustafi and possibly another squad player to make this move happen should they need to raise funds to make transfers, but this would be a productive and exciting investment for many years to come.