{"id":19190,"date":"2022-05-25T15:00:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-25T19:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/05\/25\/arsenal-squad-assessment-who-should-they-keep-and-who-should-they-sell\/"},"modified":"2022-05-25T15:00:36","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T19:00:36","slug":"arsenal-squad-assessment-who-should-they-keep-and-who-should-they-sell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/05\/25\/arsenal-squad-assessment-who-should-they-keep-and-who-should-they-sell\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal squad assessment: Who should they keep and who should they sell?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In 2021\/22, Arsenal enjoyed a season that, had it been offered at the beginning of the campaign, most fans would have been content with.<\/p>\n

However, missing out on Champions League football despite being four points clear with three games to go has instead left it one shrouded in disappointment across the club and fanbase, with Mikel Arteta himself claiming that he could not judge the season on the final day because he was \u2018still in a lot of pain after what happened on Monday\u2019 [when the Gunners lost to Newcastle].<\/p>\n

Looking ahead to the 2022\/23 campaign, Arsenal will need a bigger squad to contend with European football being back on their agenda, while Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar are continuing to mould the squad into the side that they want to push on with.<\/p>\n

With this in mind,\u00a0101\u00a0<\/strong>ran the rule over the Arsenal squad, deciding if they are one to keep, or if moving on is the best move.<\/p>\n

Goalkeepers<\/h2>\n

Aaron Ramsdale\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has made himself the undisputed no.1 in north London. Performances tailed off in the second half of the season but is certain to be in goal for the Gunners for years to come.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Keep<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Arsenal<\/p>\n

Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park (Photo by Craig Mercer\/MB Media\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Bernd Leno\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Still a fantastic shot-stopper, but less comfortable with his feet than Ramsdale. In a World Cup year, he will not want to be a second choice option, while Arsenal have already signed a backup.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Sell<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matt Turner<\/strong><\/p>\n

A new arrival from the MLS seemingly set to take over from Bernd Leno as no.2.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Keep<\/strong><\/p>\n

Defenders<\/h2>\n

Takehiro Tomiyasu\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

An impressive debut season when fit, Arsenal fans will be hoping he can shake his injuries over the summer and continue to improve.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Keep<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cedric Soares\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Though Arsenal are reportedly \u2018pleased\u2019 with the fullback, it was the absence of a Tomiyasu-type defender that played a part in Arsenal\u2019s poor end of the season. Could be moved on if a replacement can be found.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Sell<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hector Bellerin\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coming back from a successful loan spell at Real Betis and has openly spoken about his desire to stay there. The Gunners should not stand in his way if a deal can be agreed.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Sell<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ben White\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A key part of Mikel Arteta\u2019s new-look defence, White will definitely be at the Emirates next season.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Keep<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gabriel Magalhaes\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Improving every game, and looks at home in north London even amid links to Juventus. Would command a massive fee.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Keep<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pablo Mari<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deemed not good enough in January, and a mixed loan with Udinese has not changed that. Cash in.<\/p>\n

Verdict: Sell<\/strong><\/p>\n

William Saliba\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coming off the back of a brilliant season and still only young, Mikel Arteta has already confirmed that Saliba will be a part of the squad next season.<\/p>\n

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Arteta tells RMC: \u201cWilliam Saliba has to come back. He has the experience to be competitive with us. We sent him to Marseille for his growth\u201d. ?? #AFC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWilliam wanted to be regular starter as you know but now we want him back at Arsenal\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 24, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n