Mikel Arteta identifies key position to fill in transfer window after 3–2 win over Watford

According to Goal.com, and following Arsenal's successful finish to the premier league 2019/2020 season, where they hammered visitors Watford 3-2 at the Emirates on Sunday the 26th of July 2020, Arsenal's head coach Mikel Arteta, has set priority on signing central defenders for the new season.

The decision was reached, following injury spells from majority of his defenders, with the most recent one being Mustafi. Mustafi got injured at the FA Cup semi final fixture against Manchester City, and after undergoing scan tests at the Emirates, the head coach revealed he sprained the tendon of his hamstring. In the coach's words, he said the tendon came off the bone at the hamstring area and this usually takes weeks to heal. The head coach confirmed that this injury makes Mustafi a doubt to feature at the FA Cup final against Chelsea next Saturday, and even more threatening as he may miss the first few weeks of the new 2020/2021 football season.

 

Arsenal have suffered several injury spells in their defense, with Calum Chambers and Pablo Mari making the list of most recent defenders to go out injured. Pablo Mari obtained his injury against Manchester City, back at the restart of the premier league on June 17th. The player sprained the ligaments of his ankle, and despite having undergone a successful surgery, the player is set to miss the finals and a few matches of the new season. The same news is applicable to Calum Chambers, who suffered an ACL tear on his left knee against Chelsea at the Emirates last season.

All these injuries has created an unbalance in the system of Arsenal, and Mikel Arteta has said he is definitely going to bring in options to fill out those positions for the new season.

William Saliba would feature for Arsenal next season, and he plays as a Centre defender. His presence may limit the number of centre-backs Mikel Arteta would be purchasing this summer.

Arsenal has been linked with Dayot Upamecano, Malang Sarr and Thiago Silva as centre defence options for the new season, but Mikel Arteta may bypass this list and select a world class defender who can fit his system of play well, as he is mandated to qualify Arsenal for the Champions League next season.

Aubameyang's Father gave hint on Son's future

Arsenal striker Aubameyang 

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has entered into the final year of his current contract at Arsenal and he is yet to agree to a new deal with the gunners and the Arsenal fans are always on the lookout for hints on if he will decide to renew. Aubameyang’s father has posted a message about his son after the win over Watford which saw the Gabon international score a brace.

Aubameyang’s current contract at Arsenal will end in 2021 and the gunners have in the last few months been reportedly trying to tie him down to a new deal but nothing has up-to now been announced as both the club and the player himself are not usually direct in the questions about the situation.

Aubameyang scored twice in Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Watford and the dad took to social media to congratulate his son on scoring yet another 22 Premier League goals in one season. The father of the striker also seemed to talk about the press claiming that they knew nothing about the contract situation hinting at the Gabonese striker probably staying at the Emirates Stadium since most reports from the media say that he could leave.

AUBAMEYANG’S DAD PIERRE AUBAMEYANG MESSAGE ON INSTAGRAM

Many Arsenal fans have come out with their interpretation of the message by the father of their star striker but most believe that he could be hinting at possibly staying as some reports in the last few weeks did say that the hierarchy of the North Londoners has a great relationship with the dad, and so that is giving hope to the fans that a renewal could soon be announced.

Aubameyang has been linked with a move to many top European clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan in the last few months and most reports claim that the 31 year old could be tempted to going there since they offer UEFA Champions League football and a great shot at getting trophies.