Arsenal transfer theory emerges as Mikel Arteta makes feelings clear ahead of Crystal Palace
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has some key transfer decisions to make before deadline day next week. The Gunners have completed the signings of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and David Raya so far this summer — with the possibility of further additions in the next 11 days.
Timber completed a £36million move to the Emirates Stadium fromAjax — but is set for a significant period of time on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury during his debut against Nottingham Forest. Oleksandr Zinchenko has struggled with a calf problem this summer but is closing in on making a return to the starting XI.
Zinchenko's return to fitness could not have come at a more crucial timefor Arteta as he continues to trial new partnerships in defence. However, one player that looks destined to leave the club this summer is Kieran Tierney.
The Scottish defender has dropped down the pecking order significantly in the last 12 months following Zinchenko's and Timber's arrivals at Arsenal. Tierney has missed 48 games through injury since joining the Gunners from Celtic back in 2019.
The 26-year-old completed 90 minutes just three times last term and was left out of the matchday squad to face Forest as Arsenal kicked off their 2023/24 campaign with a 2-1 win at the Emirates Stadium. Tierney has not been included in the matchday squad to face Crystal Palace tonight, according to Prec Brown on Twitter — sparking theories that suggest he could be close to leaving the club.
Real Sociedad and Celtic have been linked with a move for the Scotland international — who has seemingly failed to convince Arteta that he can be a key player for Arsenal moving forward. Nuno Tavares is another left-back that is edging closer towards the exit door after
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