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Arsenal is one of the most successful and popular clubs in English football. The Gunners have won 13 English top-division titles along with 14 FA Cups and two League Cups.
However, they have struggled in recent years and were last crowned the Champions of England in 2004. The Gunners finished eighth in the league last season, missing out on European football for the first time since the 1995-96 season.
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The London-based club will be hoping to qualify for European football and have made significant improvements to the squad by signing Ben White from Brighton along with Nuno Tavares from Benfica and Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht.
However, there are still areas in the squad that need to be strengthened. On that note, we look at three players who can help Arsenal qualify for European football next season.
#3 James Maddison (Leicester City)
After the departures of loanees Dani Cabello and Martin Odegaard, Arsenal are in the market in search of a new creative midfielder. They are reported to be interested in signing Leicester City midfielder James Maddison.
Mostly deployed as an attacking midfielder by Brenden Rodgers last season, Maddison is also capable of playing in central midfield or on the wings. He played 31 league games last season, scoring eight goals providing five assists.
Maddison's key strengths are his vision and dribbling skills and he averaged 1.6 key passes and 0.9 dribbles per game last season. The 24-year old is also an accomplished free-kick taker and has scored four goals from dead-ball situations since joining Leicester.
The former Norwich City man signed a new long-term contract with the Foxes last season. This means Leicester are likely to demand a huge fee if Arsenal attempt to sign him.
#2 Max Aarons (Norwich City)
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Norwich City's Max Aarons to replace Hector Bellerin this window.
The 21-year old joined Norwich's youth academy from Luton Town in 2016 and worked his way through the club's youth ranks to make his senior debut in 2018. Aarons has made 122 league appearances for the Canaries so far and played a key role in their promotion to the Premier League last season.
Blessed with electric pace, Aarons is a dynamic full-back who contributes heavily in both attack and defence. He scored two goals and assisted twice last season while also making 0.7 tackles and 1.8 clearances per game.
Aarons was also included in the EFL Championship Team of the Season for his performances last campaign and the Young Player of the Season award.
#1 Aaron Ramsdale (Sheffield United)
Arsenal have recently been linked with Sheffield United's Aaron Ramsdale. The Gunners reportedly want another keeper to compete with Bernd Leno for the number one spot at the club.
Despite Sheffield United's relegation from the Premier League, Ramsdale enjoyed an excellent 2020-21 campaign and was named the club's Player of the Season. He featured in all of the Blades' 38 league games last season, keeping five clean sheets.
Ramsdale made 147 saves in the English top-flight this past season, a stat which was only bettered by West Brom's Sam Johnstone. His performances also caught the attention of England manager Gareth Southgate and he was named as a replacement for injured Dean Henderson during Euro 2020.
