Midfield: Kobbie Mainoo, Douglas Luiz, Bruno Fernandes
Any manager will be keen to build around Mainoo for many years to come following the success of his breakout campaign. A ball-winning playmaker will be required over the summer to improve upon Casemrio, and Aston Villa’s Luiz fits the bill. Arsenal have been desperate to acquire the services of the Brazilian for the past few windows and thus he is presumably a player that Arteta has approved of.
Forward: Michael Olise, Ivan Toney, Alejandro Garnacho
Given Arteta’s trust in youth, Garnacho could become one of the first names on the team sheet under the 41-year-old. In contrast, Antony’s days at Old Trafford could be numbered given that the Arsenal boss has a no-nonsense approach with some characters who struggle to convince on and off the pitch.
If Arteta is to implement his free-flowing system then United’s admiration of Olise could see him signed from Crystal Palace. Rasmus Hojlund could be trusted to complete the lineup, though Toney remains a top target at the Emirates Stadium and his presence in the final third could accelerate the Red Devils’ progress.
