Despite their strong start to the season, which has seen them top the Premier League table, win over the top four rivals, and lose just one of their first 13 games, it’s surprising that many do not see Arsenal as a bigger threat.
Of course, they’re still in with a chance of winning the Premier League for the first time in 20 years, but they’re not as dangerous as they were last season. It’s unclear whether this is due to the late-season blunder, but this season promises to be an even closer race – one that could go down to the wire.
As a result, the Gunners must look to add to their roster.
the second half of the season to ensure they have the best chance of being the ones on top by the end of May. After being plagued by injury issues throughout the first half of the season, there are obvious areas where they can improve their squad.
However, manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu must begin raising funds for the stars they want to bring in, which means letting go of others. Having said that, here are four players who could leave the Emirates Stadium during the January transfer window…