Premier League: 5 improvements that will bring Arsenal back to the top

#4 Get a backup for Kolasinac

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Kolasinac’s start at the Emirates was not an easy one. A huge physical appearance as he is, the 4 at the back they played mostly last season, did not suit the Bosnian international.

He is great bombing forward on his left flank, but sometimes just is too offensive. With the newly implemented 5 at the back, he gets enough defensive cover to start his runs without worrying too much about a counter.

The only other left-back in the squad, Nacho Monreal, could leave the Gunners at the end of the season and will definitely need a replacement. Kolasinac is only 25 years old and still got a few good years in him, therefore it does not make sense to buy a huge talent, whose development just would get hindered behind a set starter.

A player like Ben Chillwell or Alex Grimaldo would also cost huge money, which would not fit with the rather tight budget.

Someone like Matt Targett, who got his strength in crossing and key passes could work out. He is still only 23 years old and definitely worth the valued £5 million. He would also add to them homegrown quote which is a nice side effect to this transfer. Same goes with Ben Osborne, who got similar strengths and even lower price than Targett and is just one year older. The only downside here is that he plays in the Championship and is not proven in top flight.

One none-homegrown option would be Robin Gosens, who plays for Atalanta in Italy. He switches between the left-midfielder and left-back position and could definitely put in a shift at wingback. The German is a great tackler as well and only valued at £7.5 million.