Arsenal have been playing catch up to their top-four rivals for some time. Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea have had the run on the Gunners for several seasons now.
The lack of European football available to Arsenal, especially at the elite level in the form of the Champions League has cost them dearly. Despite Liverpool also have a ‘self-sustaining model’ like Arsenal, they can boast a Premier League and Champions League title in the last half-decade.
Therefore when Arsenal look towards Serge Gnabry as a potential transfer target, they have been sent plenty of warnings regarding possible hijackings. It looks as though Real Madrid will not compete with the Gunners should they choose to pursue their former youth talent.
