Whilst all the focus for Arsenal currently rests on the transfer pursuit of Mykhaylo Mudryk, there are other areas of the squad in need of attention. With Gabriel Jesus out, there is only Eddie Nketiah as a natural cover for the centre-forward role and in midfield the problem is broader.
Arsenal have started Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey in the majority of their Premier League matches. The depth in the deep midfield and left central-midfield roles exists but lacks a competitive edge.
For Partey, Mohamed Elneny has returned after a considerable amount of time out with a hamstring injury. Whilst Albert Sambi Lokonga deputised in Partey’s brief absence, his best position is where Xhaka currently plies his trade.
