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Arsenal are poised to sign Chelsea’s 31-year-old winger Willian who has been holding out for a three-year contract from his current club. The Guardian reports than while Frank Lampard would like to keep him at the club a long-term contract is unlikely, particularly considering the acquisition of forwards Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech already this summer.
Willian, who turns 32 in August, has been a consistent performer from the Blues throughout his time at the club and has contributed 20 goals in all competitions this campaign; 11 goals and nine assists. He add competition for places in the wide areas for Arsenal who already have Bukayo Saka, Nicolas Pépé, Reiss Nelson and Pierre-Emerick Aubamyeng, although the latter may be Barcelona-bound.
The Brazilian is represented by Kia Joorabchian who has facilitated a number of transfers involving Arsenal and who has his own box at the Emirates Stadium. He was involved in last summer’s deal to sign David Luiz, who is good friends with Willian after their time together at Stamford Bridge and for the national team.
‘Big concern’ from Arteta for Arsenal rebuild
Wins against Liverpool and Manchester City in the final weeks of the Premier League season showed that progress has been made under the stewardship of Mikel Arteta but the squad remains a long way from being competitive at the top of the league.
The signing of Willian would undoubtedly add further depth and vital top level experience, but is unlikely to be transformative for the Gunners. City, Chelsea and Manchester United are all expected to spend this summer so Arsenal will need to strengthen intelligently to avoid losing ground.
Speaking after the victory over Liverpool the Arsenal boss said that he would need money to bring the squad closer to the level required. "[The gap] is massive. You only need to look at the difference between the two teams today," he said. "It's a big concern because you just have to see how they build those squads and there's no magic. You need to improve with quality, quality players to the squad and you need bigger squads to compete in this competition. That is the challenge."
Arsenal finished the season in 8th so will not qualify for the Europa League through league position. However victory in the FA Cup final on Sunday 1 August will give them another route into the competition and avoid missing out of European football for the first time in 25 years.
The Europa League is far less lucrative than the Champions League but still offers a valuable boost for clubs’ finances. Football finance expert Keiron O’Connor of the Swiss Ramble estimated the value of Arsenal’s run to the Europa League final in 2018/19 as around 38 million euros. Even this season, where they were eliminated in the last 32 by Olympiacos, was worth close to 22 million to the club.
Any revenue stream will be a welcome addition for Arsenal who have been hit hard by the pandemic. The Arsenal Supporters Trust produced a detailed analysis of the potential impact of Covid-19 and found that another season of playing games behind closed doors could leave the club with a 150 million euro loss for the year 2020-21. While that remains a worst-case-scenario for the moment, Arsenal will have to rely on free agents and cut-price deals if they are to challenge for a top four finish next season.
Willian, who turns 32 in August, has been a consistent performer from the Blues throughout his time at the club and has contributed 20 goals in all competitions this campaign; 11 goals and nine assists. He add competition for places in the wide areas for Arsenal who already have Bukayo Saka, Nicolas Pépé, Reiss Nelson and Pierre-Emerick Aubamyeng, although the latter may be Barcelona-bound.
The Brazilian is represented by Kia Joorabchian who has facilitated a number of transfers involving Arsenal and who has his own box at the Emirates Stadium. He was involved in last summer’s deal to sign David Luiz, who is good friends with Willian after their time together at Stamford Bridge and for the national team.
‘Big concern’ from Arteta for Arsenal rebuild
Wins against Liverpool and Manchester City in the final weeks of the Premier League season showed that progress has been made under the stewardship of Mikel Arteta but the squad remains a long way from being competitive at the top of the league.
The signing of Willian would undoubtedly add further depth and vital top level experience, but is unlikely to be transformative for the Gunners. City, Chelsea and Manchester United are all expected to spend this summer so Arsenal will need to strengthen intelligently to avoid losing ground.
Speaking after the victory over Liverpool the Arsenal boss said that he would need money to bring the squad closer to the level required. "[The gap] is massive. You only need to look at the difference between the two teams today," he said. "It's a big concern because you just have to see how they build those squads and there's no magic. You need to improve with quality, quality players to the squad and you need bigger squads to compete in this competition. That is the challenge."
Arsenal finished the season in 8th so will not qualify for the Europa League through league position. However victory in the FA Cup final on Sunday 1 August will give them another route into the competition and avoid missing out of European football for the first time in 25 years.
The Europa League is far less lucrative than the Champions League but still offers a valuable boost for clubs’ finances. Football finance expert Keiron O’Connor of the Swiss Ramble estimated the value of Arsenal’s run to the Europa League final in 2018/19 as around 38 million euros. Even this season, where they were eliminated in the last 32 by Olympiacos, was worth close to 22 million to the club.
Any revenue stream will be a welcome addition for Arsenal who have been hit hard by the pandemic. The Arsenal Supporters Trust produced a detailed analysis of the potential impact of Covid-19 and found that another season of playing games behind closed doors could leave the club with a 150 million euro loss for the year 2020-21. While that remains a worst-case-scenario for the moment, Arsenal will have to rely on free agents and cut-price deals if they are to challenge for a top four finish next season.
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Premier League relegated stars who could be on the move this summer
MAX AARONS (NORWICH)
Bayern Munich have moved early with a reported £18million offer for the impressive young right back. Norwich will want considerably more for their 20-year-old prospect, closer to £30m, and will hope Arsenal and Spurs revive past interest to create an auction.
While Norwich have flopped this season, Aarons will have benefitted from a full year's experience in the Premier League. His ability to get forward and provide telling crosses is very much in keeping with the modern full back. He also has versatility on his side, able to play on the left as well.
NATHAN AKE (BOURNEMOUTH)
Dutch international centre half who came through the ranks at Chelsea before signing for Bournemouth in 2017. Clubs could now be asked to double the £20m paid by the Cherries with 25-year-old Ake at his peak.
Quick and brave, Ake has usually played on the left-side of Bournemouth's back-four. Though not the tallest at marginally under 6ft, he is courageous in the air and has scored 11 goals for his club at set pieces. Also good on the ball, which is why Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are among the clubs looking.
Eddie Howe will rue the fact Ake was injured towards the end of the season in Bournemouth's 4-1 win against Leicester and therefore missed the 2-0 home defeat against Southampton. A draw would have kept them up.
DAVID BROOKS (BOURNEMOUTH)
It's unlikely Bournemouth would have been relegated had the influential Brooks been fit. The creative Welsh international scored seven goals in 34 games in his first year at The Vitality but didn't play at all until lockdown this season following surgery on an ankle injury.
The 23-year-old would grace most teams with his balance and ability on the ball. Having started his career at Manchester City, he developed at Sheffield United and must rank among Eddie Howe's best signings.
EMILIANO BUENDIA (NORWICH)
A genuine creative talent who can play as a No 10 or come in off the flanks, Buendia suffered more than anyone due to a lack of firepower in City's ranks but that hasn't stopped a number of clubs from Atletico Madrid to Burnley keeping tabs.
The 23-year-old Argentine has stated he'd be happy to stay at Carrow Road as a thank you for taking a £1.5m chance on him in 2017. But the reality is Norwich would find it hard to stand in his way if the opportunity came for him to stay at a higher level.
Scoring only once this season is a disappointing statistic, but Buendia has still been involved in a third of Norwich's goals, and has an impressive record for making assists against the bigger teams including Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham.
TODD CANTWELL (NORWICH)
The sight of the long-haired Cantwell flying into tackles, making clever passes and having shots from distance were one of the few uplifting moments for Norwich fans this season.
Cantwell's attitude as well as ability make him attractive to Premier League teams. Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers is understood to be a particular fan with Newcastle United also keen on the 22-year-old who has played for England at Under-21 level.
Losing Cantwell would be a blow for Canaries supporters who love the Norfolk midfielder as one of their own. They've christened him The Dereham Deco and he acknowledges: 'If I can emulate his career in any way it will be a successful one.'
ABDOULAYE DOUCOURE (WATFORD)
Doucoure has been mentioned in transfer dispatches for two years with Arsenal, Everton and PSG among the clubs regularly linked with the powerful box-to-box midfielder who can stop and score goals.
With Watford now relegated, this looks like a case of now or never for the 27-year-old who played for France U21s earlier in his career. He certainly seems keen to move on, saying: 'I think I can still progress massively.'
Few at Vicarage Road would begrudge him. He has served the club in a variety of positions from holding midfielder to No 10.
JOSH KING (BOURNEMOUTH)
His former club Manchester United wanted King in January to ease their injury crisis up front but when Bournemouth couldn't agree terms on the deal, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signed Odion Ighalo on loan instead.
Now Cherries are in the Championship, it wouldn't be a surprise if the 28-year-old Norwegian international forward preferred to stay in the top flight. The United ship may have sailed with Mason Greenwood's emergence but with 50 goals in five seasons for Bournemouth, there shouldn't be a lack of takers.
ISMAILA SARR (WATFORD)
Gary Neville has suggested Sarr could be an alternative to Jadon Sancho for Manchester United, high praise indeed for the 22-year-old Senegal forward, described as a 'shy boy' by international team-mate Sadio Mane.
In a struggling Watford team, Sarr has been the stand-out attacking threat, scoring six times and creating many other chances. The undoubted highlight was his performance in Watford's 3-0 win against Liverpool, in which he scored twice.
It certainly pricked the attention of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp who will be monitoring Sarr's situation closely - particularly as he'd cost less than half of Sancho's £100m-valuation.
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MAX AARONS (NORWICH)
Bayern Munich have moved early with a reported £18million offer for the impressive young right back. Norwich will want considerably more for their 20-year-old prospect, closer to £30m, and will hope Arsenal and Spurs revive past interest to create an auction.
While Norwich have flopped this season, Aarons will have benefitted from a full year's experience in the Premier League. His ability to get forward and provide telling crosses is very much in keeping with the modern full back. He also has versatility on his side, able to play on the left as well.
NATHAN AKE (BOURNEMOUTH)
Dutch international centre half who came through the ranks at Chelsea before signing for Bournemouth in 2017. Clubs could now be asked to double the £20m paid by the Cherries with 25-year-old Ake at his peak.
Quick and brave, Ake has usually played on the left-side of Bournemouth's back-four. Though not the tallest at marginally under 6ft, he is courageous in the air and has scored 11 goals for his club at set pieces. Also good on the ball, which is why Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are among the clubs looking.
Eddie Howe will rue the fact Ake was injured towards the end of the season in Bournemouth's 4-1 win against Leicester and therefore missed the 2-0 home defeat against Southampton. A draw would have kept them up.
DAVID BROOKS (BOURNEMOUTH)
It's unlikely Bournemouth would have been relegated had the influential Brooks been fit. The creative Welsh international scored seven goals in 34 games in his first year at The Vitality but didn't play at all until lockdown this season following surgery on an ankle injury.
The 23-year-old would grace most teams with his balance and ability on the ball. Having started his career at Manchester City, he developed at Sheffield United and must rank among Eddie Howe's best signings.
EMILIANO BUENDIA (NORWICH)
A genuine creative talent who can play as a No 10 or come in off the flanks, Buendia suffered more than anyone due to a lack of firepower in City's ranks but that hasn't stopped a number of clubs from Atletico Madrid to Burnley keeping tabs.
The 23-year-old Argentine has stated he'd be happy to stay at Carrow Road as a thank you for taking a £1.5m chance on him in 2017. But the reality is Norwich would find it hard to stand in his way if the opportunity came for him to stay at a higher level.
Scoring only once this season is a disappointing statistic, but Buendia has still been involved in a third of Norwich's goals, and has an impressive record for making assists against the bigger teams including Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham.
TODD CANTWELL (NORWICH)
The sight of the long-haired Cantwell flying into tackles, making clever passes and having shots from distance were one of the few uplifting moments for Norwich fans this season.
Cantwell's attitude as well as ability make him attractive to Premier League teams. Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers is understood to be a particular fan with Newcastle United also keen on the 22-year-old who has played for England at Under-21 level.
Losing Cantwell would be a blow for Canaries supporters who love the Norfolk midfielder as one of their own. They've christened him The Dereham Deco and he acknowledges: 'If I can emulate his career in any way it will be a successful one.'
ABDOULAYE DOUCOURE (WATFORD)
Doucoure has been mentioned in transfer dispatches for two years with Arsenal, Everton and PSG among the clubs regularly linked with the powerful box-to-box midfielder who can stop and score goals.
With Watford now relegated, this looks like a case of now or never for the 27-year-old who played for France U21s earlier in his career. He certainly seems keen to move on, saying: 'I think I can still progress massively.'
Few at Vicarage Road would begrudge him. He has served the club in a variety of positions from holding midfielder to No 10.
JOSH KING (BOURNEMOUTH)
His former club Manchester United wanted King in January to ease their injury crisis up front but when Bournemouth couldn't agree terms on the deal, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signed Odion Ighalo on loan instead.
Now Cherries are in the Championship, it wouldn't be a surprise if the 28-year-old Norwegian international forward preferred to stay in the top flight. The United ship may have sailed with Mason Greenwood's emergence but with 50 goals in five seasons for Bournemouth, there shouldn't be a lack of takers.
ISMAILA SARR (WATFORD)
Gary Neville has suggested Sarr could be an alternative to Jadon Sancho for Manchester United, high praise indeed for the 22-year-old Senegal forward, described as a 'shy boy' by international team-mate Sadio Mane.
In a struggling Watford team, Sarr has been the stand-out attacking threat, scoring six times and creating many other chances. The undoubted highlight was his performance in Watford's 3-0 win against Liverpool, in which he scored twice.
It certainly pricked the attention of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp who will be monitoring Sarr's situation closely - particularly as he'd cost less than half of Sancho's £100m-valuation.
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