Arsenal are set for another transfer window where the focus will be placed predominantly on overhauling the squad.
The Gunners began the process of shifting out many first-team players last summer who the club deemed surplus to requirements, along with adding young players who are tailored to the modern game and fit into Mikel Arteta's style of football, which is commonly known as positional play.
An area in which the north Londoners will strengthen is in midfield with someone who can either compete with Ghanaian international Thomas Partey or can operate in the flexible left central midfield role amid doubts over Granit Xhaka's long-term future.