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Since the departure of Arsene Wenger in the summer of 2018, there has been a huge transition in the Arsenal camp. With the arrival of Unai Emery as the new manager of the London based club, many thought it would take time to settle. It has been a mixed campaign for the Gunners due to lack of squad depth and the right players suited for Emery's playing style.
Arsenal has conceded 40 goals in the Premier League this season and has only managed to keep 8 clean sheets so far. Due to the lack of depth in the squad, Unai Emery often has to change his playing style (switching from a 4-3-3 to 3-5-2) which has been a major reason for an unstable back line.
Star players like Mesut Ozil, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Laurent Koscielny have been unfit and underperforming this season, which has created doubt over their long-term Arsenal careers. With Aaron Ramsey leaving for free in the summer to join Juventus, there will be a serious need for new recruits next season. Here are the three players that would definitely provide some depth and quality to Gunners.
#3 Rúben Dias
Arsenal's defense has been quite unstable this season as there have been many shifts in the backline. With Rob Holding out since December 2018 with a ruptured ACL and Laurent Koscielny in and out of the side with injuries, the defense has been woeful. Shkodran Mustafi has been underperforming and Sokratis has been lacking concentration. Due to poor defense, Arsenal has only been able to keep 1 clean sheet away from home.
Rúben Dias is a perfect recruit for the Gunners as he and Rob Holding can form a formidable center-half partnership next season. Rúben Dias has been one of the first names in the starting eleven for Benfica and has been rock solid at the heart of the defense for the Portuguese side.
The 21-year-old defender is a strong tackler, averaging 1.6 tackles per game. Not only does he provide defensive abilities to his side but is also a threat in the opposition penalty box having decent aerial abilities. The €28m rated defender also likes to play short passes having a staggering 85% pass success percentage. If the Gunners are able to sign Rúben Dias they will surely get a future superstar that would help them to win silverware in the coming seasons.
#2 Hirving Lozano
Hirving "Chucky" Lozano arrived in PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2017 for a fee of €8m. Ever since his arrival in the Dutch league, Hirving Lozano has grown in reputation sparking interest from many top European clubs. Chucky came more into limelight after his fantastic performance in the World Cup especially against the former World Champions, Germany, where he scored the only goal of the game.
The 23-year-old winger has been absolutely superb this season, bagging 21 goals and 11 assists in all competitions. Hirving Lozano has been one of the first names in the starting eleven for the Dutch side and has been an influential part in the title race against the Ajax. He can play across the front three, and also as an attacking midfielder with his ability to open up defenses with a range of passes.
The Mexican international is a strong dribbler of the ball and has the ability to provide pinpoint crosses for his teammates. The €40m rated winger will not be easy to sign as his contract runs till the summer of 2023 and Arsenal would surely have to splash a huge amount of cash in order to acquire his services.
#1 Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes has been in tremendous form this season for Sporting CP. Since his arrival in the summer of 2017 from the Italian side Sampdoria for a reported fee of €9.69m, Fernandes has been giving it all in the Liga NOS. A technically gifted player with beautiful close control and jaw-dropping dribbling abilities, Bruno Fernandes has been one of the first in the starting eleven for the Portuguese side.
The 24-year-old attacking midfielder has 28 goals and 15 assists to his name in all competitions this season. Not only is he an attacking player but also tends to win the ball back with his tackling. Bruno Fernandes averages 1.8 tackles per game and also helps the defense. The €35m rated midfielder, capable of taking set-pieces and whipping in crosses when on the wing, can play as a deep-lying midfielder, too.
Arsenal will have to compete against Manchester United for the signature of the player as they look to rebuild their club. He would also prove to be an upgrade to the Juventus bound Aaron Ramsey and can prove to be a huge signing for the Gunners.
If Unai Emery can secure these three signings, he would surely have a better squad at his disposal. They are likely to help him win trophies and become future superstars of the game.
