Arsenal have been dealt a blow in their reported pursuit of Aston Villa midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, if recent reports are to be believed. The youngster has impressed for the Villains, promising big things for the future.
Should he make the switch to the Emirates, the 18-year-old would join a whole host of youth prospects already making a name for themselves in the first-team. However, Mikel Arteta will be looking to bolster his squad options going forward.
The Gunners narrowly missed out on Champions League football for next season, with the Spaniard tasked with picking his players up and going for it again. Discussing his plans for the summer, Arteta said: “We are going to have certain resources, not unlimited resources, some resources.