Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling has been heavily linked with a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal by the Daily Mirror.
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Whether these rumours have any substance remains to be seen, but going with Arsene Wenger’s favoured 4-2-3-1 formation we look at how the Gunners could line up with one of the best youngsters in the world in their squad next season.
GK) Wojciech Szczesny
The Polish keeper could yet still win his place back in the starting XI for next season, despite reports of Arsenal looking to sign Petr Cech
RB) Mathieu Debuchy
The French defender has had a nightmare season with injuries, but expect him to be the first choice right-back next term upon his return.
CB) Gabriel
Brazilian will have had six months to adapt to the Premier League by August and could start next season ahead of the ageing Per Mertesacker.
CB) Laurent Koscielny
Arsenal’s best defender when fit.
LB) Nacho Monreal
Seems to have the edge over Kieran Gibbs in the battle for a left-back spot at the Emirates right now and expect that to continue next season.
MC) Aaron Ramsey/Santi Cazorla
The Welshman remains a key player in the Arsenal squad, while Cazorla can play a more central role as well as the no.10 position.
MC) Francis Coquelin
Provides that defensive security that has been missing with this squad in recent years, and deserves to start in the engine room next season based on his performances since returning from a loan spell with Charlton.
AMR) Raheem Sterling
IF Sterling were to sign for the Gunners, this is where we think he would slot in. The 20-tear-old started out as a winger but has developed to be able to play in a variety of attacking positions including as centre forward, and his versatility is sure to appeal to Arsene Wenger.
AMC) Mesut Ozil
Starting to win round some of his critics who have questioned his hefty price-tag, Ozil is a certainty to start in his favoured role behind the striker and would enjoy picking out the excellent runs of Sterling and Alexis.
AML) Alexis
Stunning debut season for the Chilean star, who would have license to swap wings with Sterling which would cause havoc for opposition defenders.
ST) Olivier Giroud
In-form Frenchman is highly-rated by Arsene Wenger and is key to Arsenal’s system and would link well with Sterling.
