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Arsenal: Full squad review – Who to keep, who to sell, and who to sign this summer

By Mahith Gamage

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal talks to Calum Chambers and Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 25: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal talks to Calum Chambers and Granit Xhaka of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on February 25, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) /
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Arsenal signed Stephan Lichtsteiner to solidify a thin position at right-back.

Hector Bellerin: When young Spaniard, Hector Bellerin broke into the Arsenal first-team in 2014, many saw him as the next great full-back in world football. Since then, he has steadily improved, but hasn’t quite hit the world-class level that many expected him to. Regardless of that, Bellerin is still among the best in the world in his position and is a firm starter for Arsenal. He shouldn’t be sold for any price, and he won’t be. Verdict: Keep

Stephan Lichtsteiner: 34-year-old Stephan Lichtsteiner was brought into the club in June to solidify a very thin position at right-back. After selling Mathieu Debuchy in January, the entire weight of the position fell onto the shoulders of Hector Bellerin. Although he did an admirable job, the free transfer of Lichtsteiner will give Arsenal a much-needed backup for the position, along with an experienced winner in the locker room. Verdict: Keep

Nacho Monreal: The strong play of Nacho Monreal this past season was rewarded with a surprise call-up to Spain’s World Cup squad. Perhaps the signing of Sead Kolasinac last summer pushed Monreal’s play to another level, as he contributed greatly at both ends of the pitch this past year. His best years are behind him, but I’m certain Arsenal can rely on Monreal to give them one final starting season, before they are forced to strengthen the position next summer. Verdict: Keep

Sead Kolasinac: An extremely strong start to the season for Sead “Bosnian Hulk” Kolasinac faded into a decent debut season at Arsenal. His defensive frailties were exposed by many clubs during the middle months of the season, and he lost his place as a starter to Nacho Monreal. Although Kolasinac is excellent in the final third, he simply isn’t stable enough to be a starter at the club. He is a good rotation option, however. Verdict: Keep, unless better option becomes available.

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