English trio Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were all involved as Arsene Wenger cast his eye over his squad.
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The German centre-back was due to travel with Arsenal to the United States of America for their pre-season tour but was unable to travel due to his fresh injury blow.
“Last week contacts between Arsenal and the agent of Shkodran Mustafi, German defender”, Giulianelli wrote on Twitter.
The German World Cup victor sustained a knee injury during training. The Sun go onto state that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was planning to name the Germany global as his new captain following the departure of Mikel Arteta.
Akpom, 20, will have a chance to shine this summer as France global Olivier Giroud will miss the Gunners’ preseason friendlies after participating in the Euro 2016 final, and Arsene Wenger has yet to sign another striker.
The Gunners’ flight to the States left earlier this morning and they will face the MLS All-Stars and Chivas de Guadalajara as Arsene Wenger’s men continue their preparations for the new Premier League season.
“I’ve gone on loan, gained a lot of experience and I have come back more prepared, so hopefully I’ll get as much minutes for Arsenal”. You don’t find centre backs that often and we can educate them when they’re at that age.
Mustafi started his career at Everton but established himself at Sampdoria and Valencia, forcing his way into the Germany setup and their Euro 2016 squad.
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However, for those Gunners who remember his performance against Bayern Munich – when they conceded 5, Paulista hasn’t had a flawless start to his Premier League career last season.
