Evans was a target for Wenger while at Manchester United but the Old Trafford club refused to countenance selling him to their rivals.
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Arsene Wenger is though to have been in the market for a long-term replacement for the Germany worldwide for some time and has already signed 20-year-old Rob Holding from Bolton this summer.
Icardi, who has one senior worldwide cap for Argentina, scored 16 goals and provided four assists in 33 Serie A appearances last season.
Is this a new low for the Gunners’ transfer committee?
Arsenal entertain Liverpool at the Emirates on Sunday August 14 so it leaves the north Londoners two weeks to sign a new centre-back – which has become a priority following the news that Per Mertesacker will miss five months with a knee injury. I must say people are better informed today – they know all the players.
Meanwhile, the French manager also admitted that he is still looking to bolster his attack but was coy about the possibility to sign Leiceister City star Riyah Mahrez and Lyon striker Alexander Lacazette.
“I buy players that I feel can strengthen our team”.
We are still on the market for players. If Arsenal truly want to challenge on all fronts this season, they need to sign a top quality experienced centre back that isn’t just here to fill the gap whilst Mertesacker is injured, but a player who can replace the BFG on a long term basis.
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Wenger was asked about Riyad Mahrez and Alexandre Lacazette, with the club having a bid turned down for the latter, but said talking about individuals in press conferences makes discussions more hard. “Unfortunately, we are not alone”, the Frenchman said.
