Reigning Premier League champions Arsenal have the league’s best centre-back pair in William Saliba and Gabriel. A prerequisite for winning the back-to-back title is that the central defense continues to be tight, robust and feared. It was therefore with horror and horror, that the Arsenal supporters saw “their” Saliba pick up an unfortunate injury in the World Cup. The solution may lie in a clubless centre-back who showed in the World Cup he holds the level.
It is feared that Saliba could be out with a back injury for five months, for Mikel Arteta a problem that needs to be solved before the start of the season. Before the World Cup, John Stones was praised by Manchester City supporters after long and faithful service with 295 games and a bunch of title medals. The 32-year-old walked out of the Etihad one last time at the end of the season. At Thomas Tuchel and England, Stones has been part of the starting eleven in 4 World Cup games, little doubt that the 32-year-old keeps the intensity and punch.
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According to The Sun , Arsenal are considering a free agent signing of Stones if Saliba’s injury proves to be serious.
The Gunners have plenty of expensive signings to complete before the transfer window closes, Stones is seen as a signing who doesn’t take a bite out of the transfer budget, while Mikel Arteta knows the Englishman will fit into the Arsenal game and keep his level in the world’s toughest league.
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The question is whether Stones is interested in helping Arsenal win titles ahead of Manchester City.
