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Unai Emery has been rumoured to be planning a squad overhaul in the upcoming summer transfer window. When he took charge last summer, he brought in a few players who have been instrumental this season. Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira, in particular, have been exceptional in their adaption to the demands of the English Premier League. Meanwhile, Bernd Leno is starting to get a hang of things and has solidified his position in the starting eleven.
The amount that Emery will be entitled to, in the upcoming window, will depend heavily on whether the Gunners qualify for the UEFA Champions League. For two consecutive seasons, the North London club has finished outside of top four and they were tasked to play in the UEFA Europa League. Now, the Gunners find themselves in top-four and stand a chance to make a return to the top tier of European competition.
Besides receiving money from the board, the former Paris Saint-Germain manager could be tempted to cash in a couple of first-team players. Recently, fans have been guessing the fate of the respective Arsenal players. There are reports which suggest that Sead Kolasinac could be on his way out of the club should Arsenal find a suitable replacement in the position. Here are three reasons why it could be a wrong move to do so.
#1 Prime Age
Arsenal has only two senior left-backs- Nacho Monreal and Kolasinac. The former is already 33-years-old and his career will no doubt come to an end soon. There are rumours that he could return to Spain or perhaps, join Barcelona as a backup defender at the end of this season. The Spaniard's contract will come to an end this summer and there has not been any confirmation from the club or player whether his contract will be extended.
When Arsenal faced a left-back defensive crisis earlier this season, it was evident that the Gunners struggled hard to find any first team player who could fill that position. Even if Arsenal were to purchase a new left-back, there are no guarantees that he will be able to adapt well in the first team and start playing on a regular basis.
Now at 25 years of age, Kolasinac is certainly reaching the peak of his career. It will only be a loss to the Gunners if they sell the former Bundesliga man. He should not be cashed in just for the sake of having more money in the transfer window. Kolasinac has offered so much for the team this season and Emery should instead make him one of the key men in the team next season.
#2 Strong Attacking Instincts
One thing great about Kolasinac is that whenever he has the ball, he is eager to charge down the flanks and help his side in the attack. It has become a common sight to see the defender running with the ball from his own half into the final third. More often than not, because of his strong physique, there are hardly any opponents who are capable of bringing him down or stopping his play.
Admittedly, Kolasinac is not the best finisher and at times, he misplaces his passes in the final third. However, his relentless desire to get forward is surely something that should be applauded. Hector Bellerin saw his season come to an end early after a serious knee ligament injury. Thankfully, the right-back is set to return to action in the early half of the next season. If Kolasinac and Bellerin are both fit to operate on the wings, Arsenal's attacking threat will certainly be stronger than it has ever been.
Besides that, the former Schalke 04 player also suits Emery's style of play. Emery enjoys getting his team to play the ball from the back and Kolasinac is more than capable of holding the ball from deep before single-handledly bringing it forward. This ought to be something that Emery loves to see since it is the style of football which he has been advocating. This season alone, he has laid seven assists in 18 Premier League games. It illustrates his potential to add creativity to the team. Given that Kolasinac fits well into Emery's system of play, he should remain as an Arsenal player even after the summer break.
#1 Fighting Spirit
When his team scorers, he cheers. When his team is at a disadvantage, he leads by example and never gives up. This is the kind of fighting spirit that the Gunners need on their team. In Wenger's last few years in-charge, Arsenal succumbed easily to pressure whenever they went a goal down. It was hard to see the Gunners secure a comeback under Wenger largely because of the lack of fighting spirit.
The North Londoners are now a changed side. Even if they concede first, they will make sure that they try all means and ways to get back into the match. Kolasinac has been one of the vital players evoking this fighting spirit on the pitch.
It has been amazing to see how much the 25-year-old has transformed into his new role as a wing-back. Last season, he only managed four assists in 27 Premier League games, a far cry from his current contribution for the Gunners. Hopefully, Emery will not make a hasty decision in the transfer window.
