Arsenal have signed just Chelsea’s Petr Cech so far this summer, but recently reports have been linking the north London giants with Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema and Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
In light of these rumours, we’ve put together a potential XI for the 2015-16 campaign, featuring the £75m duo…
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GK – Petr Cech
The former Chelsea keeper’s experience and leadership skills could prove pivotal for the Gunners next season, and may finally return solidity to Wenger’s back-line.
RB – Hector Bellerin
There were few better right-backs last season than the Spaniard, who may not have been expecting his rise to the Arsenal first-team to arrive so soon.
CB – Per Mertesacker
There are still significant question marks surrounding the German’s ability to lead Arsenal to domestic and European glory, yet, for now at least, he looks set to remain alongside Koscielny.
CB – Laurent Koscielny
Such have been the Frenchman’s impressive performances that Real Madrid have been credited with interest.
Arguably the most underrated centre-back in the Premier League.
LB – Kieran Gibbs
Nancho Monreal’s future is unclear in north London, which could finally see Gibbs perform consistently at left-back – if he can remain injury-free.
RCM – Francis Coquelin
The Frenchman enjoyed an excellent breakthrough Emirates campaign last term, and it looks likely he will remain the Gunners’ first-choice holding midfielder, with suggestions that Wenger won’t be entering the market for a new signing in this position.
LCM – Aaron Ramsey
After a superb 2013-14 season, injury blighted the 24-year-old’s following campaign, but the potential is certainly there for Ramsey to become one of the finest central midfielders in Europe – if given the opportunity.
AM – Mesut Ozil
With Santi Cazorla excelling in the No.10 role, the Germany international isn’t first-choice in a playmaker role – but arguably he should be.
RW – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
While the Borussia Dortmund forward is arguably most impressive as a centre-forward, the Gabon international remains dangerous in a wide role.
ST – Karim Benzema
If the Real Madrid striker arrives at the Emirates, he will surely force international team-mate Olivier Giroud out of Wenger’s starting line-up.
LW – Alexis Sanchez
The former Barcelona star’s performances last season suggest that the Chilean could play any position for the Gunners – such is his work-rate.
With the majority of his goals coming from the left, this position surely has Sanchez written all over.
This trio would certainly challenge reigning Premier League champions Chelsea’s Willian, Diego Costa and Eden Hazard.
