Arsenal: Best and worst transfer solutions at each position of need

Attacking Midfield—Best

This is a tough one to diagnose because assuming Mesut Ozil leaves (please, let’s assume he leaves), Arteta may well feel that he’s been freed up to ditch the No. 10 role and move into a more traditional midfield three.

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Still, let’s assume that we want to target one specific midfield who’s main purpose is attacking and producing goals.

There are two names here that stand out above the rest, the first being Jack Grealish. The Aston Villa man is going to be the bell of the English transfer ball. With seven goals and six assists from inconsistent Villa, Grealish is going to have his pick of the litter as far as where he wants to play next year. He’s nearing his prime and he’s already one of the best attacking midfielders England has to offer.

Of course, the other name is Marcel Sabitzer, but I already included him in the central midfield portion, so I won’t talk too much about him here except to say please.

Next up, the worst of the attacking midfield.