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Bailey Keogh

Mikel Arteta's £77m favour from Pep Guardiola highlights why Edu must explore third Arsenal deal

Arsenal were unable to sign a winger in the summer transfer window, despite the clear need to strengthen in the wide areas. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli have a lot of pressure to perform until the next opportunity to address this area of the pitch opens.

One player who the club were reportedly looking to sign in the summer transfer window was Marco Asensio. But, a deal never managed to materialise, meaning the winger stayed in the Spanish capital following the closing of the market.

However, Arsenal have the potential to explore a deal for a player who would certainly be much more suited to the team in Jack Grealish. His recent reported transfer interest away from Manchester City could see Mikel Arteta swoop in, considering that he was reportedly interested in the past.

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