Arsenal: 6 defensive players in line for summer departures

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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 02: Runar Alex Runarsson of Arsenal rolls the ball out during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at Molineux on February 02, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /

2. Runar Alex Runarsson

Remember him? Probably not, unless you’re one to keep up to date with the activities of Belgian sides battling relegation this season.

Securing a season-long loan move to OH Leuven back in the summer, Alex Runarsson has had to bide his time for involvement with the Belgian basement dwellers having not featured in any of the first eight league matches after his arrival.

While he won’t go down as one of the Gunners’ worst ever signings due to him costing so little, in terms of quality he’s among the worst to wear red and white. It’s nothing against him, only that sometimes it is clear as day that someone is just nowhere near the required standard.

Arsenal will be hoping that OH Leuven, or someone else, can take him on permanently as there is a greater chance of Ramsdale retiring than the Icelandic stopper making it into the Gunners’ first team reckoning.

Spending £1.3m for him, they’ll be lucky to get a third of that.

Estimated fee: £300k

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