As the last weeks of the transfer window pass, Kieran Tierney’s future at the Gunners looks to be precociously fragile. Originally hoping to bring that momentum into Euro 2024, the Scottish left-back who closed last season on a strong note with Real Sociedad had planned But injuries threw off their preparations, relegating him before the group stages had finished. He has been out of play since then, and Arsenal has carried on without him.
Breaking News: Injury Prone Arsenal Player Is Leaving The Club
Nuno Tavares has already been offloaded by the Gunners; with Oleksandr Zinchenko building up his performance, Tierney’s position in the team appears more dubious. Nevertheless, there has not been any notable movement over his future, which worries some supporters. They fear the club would be left with a player unfit for Mikel Arteta’s aspirations.
Fueling the rumors, Tierney’s name was conspicuously absent from the team list for the most recent friendly against Bayer Leverkusene. Although some would contend that his ailment may explain the absence, others would see it as unambiguous indication that his stay at the Emirates is nearing end. The Daily Mail even noted that, wounded or not, a player of his calibre ought to have been included if the team had future intentions.
Tierney most certainly has already participated in his final Gunner match. His reticence about his future and his removal from important squad lists suggest a player about to leave. Although the circumstances is yet uncertain, Arsenal and Tierney could split ways not too far off.
Ultimately, it might be optimal for both sides. The Gunners should concentrate on players who suit their present system; Tierney needs a new start where he can play consistently.
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Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal is under late consideration for Everton as they hunt a striker before the summer transfer window ends. The 25-year-old England international appeals to the Toffees as a possible offensive fix. Given Nketiah’s possible relocation to Marseille falls through, a change within the Premier League suddenly looks more plausible.
Nketiah has had a mixed bag of experiences at Arsenal. Benefiting from Gabriel Jesus’s ailments, he began the 2023/24 season well but his form suffered in the latter half of the season. He made 37 games overall but only managed six goals and three assists. His low 1,500 minute playing time illustrates his difficulties finding a regular place on Mikel Arteta’s roster.
With personal agreements apparently in place, the homegrown striker seemed close to joining Marseille early this summer. The agreement collapsed, however, therefore casting doubt on Nketiah’s future. Everton has now been a possible destination especially considering their want for a consistent striker. Nketiah’s Premier League experience makes Dominic Calvert-Lewin an appealing prospect for the Merseyside team given his injury problems and Beto’s dubious future.
Bringing in a guy like Nketiah might provide Everton the attack department’s needed boost. Arsenal is not likely to let him leave, however, until their value is satisfied. Unless a team like Everton makes a convincing offer, the Gunners could choose to retain Nketiah.
