5 players Arsenal should sell this summer 

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Xhaka has been widely criticized since he arrived in England

#2 Alex Iwobi

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Iwobi hasn't been convincing enough for Arsenal

For three seasons Alex Iwobi has been in an around the Arsenal first team, and still, it is unclear to many as to what is the player's best position? Despite making 98 appearances in his time within team, the Nigerian international has hit only 9 goals, and with only three of these goals last season and a poor record of 6 assists in all competitions this is not a return from a top attacking threat for a club like Arsenal.

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Arsene Wenger showed enormous faith and trust with Iwobi playing him in big games, trusting his work rate to benefit the team, but really he was sacrificing further quality in the front line.

This season, at times, we saw Iwobi play as part of a three-man midfield, centrally and this is when he has looked most comfortable, contributing more in the game but surely he would not be considered as a top option to play in this position right now.

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At the age of 22, Iwobi may still be considered young enough to improve, but there is so much to his game that he needs to improve on, that incoming manager Emery might need to consider if the Nigerian international actually has a clear future at the Emirates.

Iwobi should be able to showcase his ability this summer for Nigeria at the World Cup, and to see what role he fulfils for his national side will certainly be a decision of interest. The biggest weakness seen in the young midfielder's game is the lack of end product, so many times you see him in great positions or areas of the pitch and he makes a mistake, either making the wrong decision or being too indecisive.

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His lack of goals and assists makes it very difficult to see why Emery would consider playing Iwobi. His reputation still has not propelled in the manner which Wenger and Arsenal would have liked, so would he generate enough interest to consider moving on?

A fresh beginning and time to work on his game are what the player needs as right now he is far from being the sufficient quality to play for Arsenal. Might a loan move be more beneficial for both player and club, a loan move might be the most appealing option to both.

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Edited by Shambhu Ajith
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