Arsenal transfer news: How Gunners could look next season without Lacazette and Ozil – but with Ziyech and Zaha

Arsenal transfer news: How Gunners could look next season without Lacazette and Ozil – but with Ziyech and Zaha
Arsenal manager Unai Emery must somehow find a way to significantly improve his side with a reported 40million budget this summer.The Gunners have been linked with a host of potential signings, with Ajax star Hakim Ziyech the latest name to emerge.GETTY4

Hakim Ziyech starred for Ajax in their Champions League run

The 26-year-old, who was named the Dutch club’s Player of the Year after grabbing 21 goals and 24 assists, has previously said it would be a ‘dream’ to play for Arsenal.Ziyech is free to leave this summer, according to Ajax sporting director Marc Overmars, and has a release clause of 25million.Other reported targets, albeit far more expensive, are Wilfried Zaha and Nicolas Pepe. Zaha is thought to have told Crystal Palace he wants to play Champions League football next season – and the Gunners could qualify for Europe’s elite club competition with victory over Chelsea in the Europa League final.However, the Eagles want 80million for their talisman, and Lille want a similar amount for Pepe, which is double Arsenal’s transfer budget for the summer.It means Emery must generate transfer funds by offloading some players – and it is understood he is planning a mass overhaul of his squad.Getty4

Wilfried Zaha looks set for the exit at Selhurst Park

Out-of-favour Mesut Ozil would command a significant fee, with French giants Paris Saint-Germain reportedly interested.As would Arsenal Player of the Year Alexandre Lacazette, who Atletico Madrid have made their prime target to replace Antoine Griezmann, with Barcelona also in hot pursuit.Meanwhile, Emery will be desperate to tighten up the club’s shaky defence and AC Milan are willing to take Shkodran Mustafi off his hands.Getty4

William Saliba is highly thought of in France

That could free up some cash for the club to bid 25million for Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba, who has emerged as a potential target.Elsewhere, Arsenal must find a replacement for retiring goalkeeper Petr Cech, with Madrid’s Keylor Navas a possible option to rival Bernd Leno.With all that said, here is how the Gunners could look next season:4Emery’s high-octane philosophy requires blistering pace in attack, which this XI contains in abundance.The likes of Zaha, Ziyech and Pepe would ensure a lightening quick transition from defence to attack, allowing Arsenal to catch teams on the break.Ozil and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, another player who could be sold, often lack the energy levels required for this style of play.In defence, many Gunners fans would be happy to see the back of Mustafi, who was responsible for too many dropped points this season.Saliba, 18, is highly thought of in France – and could thrive alongside his experienced compatriot Laurent Koscielny.

---

Mourinho stunned the United fan base last week by claiming he was not confident that De Gea would sign a new deal with the club. "I am not confident but I am not worried," he told Sky Sports in
Manchester United struggling to agree new contracts due to

---

Jurgen Klopp has a tough decision to make if Liverpool reach Champions League semi-finals. Should the Reds consider sacrificing the Champions League to focus on their Premier League challenge
Champions League final: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp's finals

---

Manchester City appeared to be rubbing it into Chelsea as they played Madness track 'One Step Beyond' after hammering the Blues 6-0 at the Etihad on Sunday. Man City apologise to Chelsea for

---

Sunderland transfer news: Middlesbrough allow Grant

---

Latest football news and transfer rumours. Get your team updates, match results and upcoming fixtures. Stay ahead of the game plus pictures and videos with The Sun Football

---

It is a year to the day since Ross Barkley made his Chelsea debut after completing his fractious £15m move from Everton. The sight of the England international coming on as a first-half
Ross Barkley - talkSPORT

---

Tottenham's new stadium: All you need to know about Spurs' new £1billion ground From state of the art beer dispensers in Europe's longest bar, cashless transactions and the phasing out of single
New Tottenham stadium: 14 amazing things for Spurs fans to

---

Manchester United are now 4/1 favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund starlet Jadon Sancho. The Red Devils were priced at 25/1 towards the end of the January transfer window, but this has since shortened dramatically. Jadon Sancho is just 18 years of age
Fire damages Texas home where boxing legend Johnson lived

---

Aston Villa vs Derby: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for the Championship play-off final penalties to reach the Championship play-off final. What time does Aston Villa vs
Aston Villa vs Derby Championship play-off final: Kick-off

---

Jose Mourinho has been spotted watching Lille face Montpellier in Ligue 1. The 56-year-old has maintained a relatively low profile since being sacked by Manchester United in December. He is currently in no rush to return to management following a turbulent final few months at Old Trafford. Mourinho is watching Lille and fans have been… Read more
Jose Mourinho reveals why he didn't watch Man United's loss

---

New on Sports Illustrated: Former Arsenal Star Warns Gunners Against Reported 35m Move for Eagles Hotshot Wilfried Zaha New on Sports Illustrated: Didier Drogba Set to Retire From Football by November 2018 After Next USL Season
Sports News, 21 Sep 2016 | 15 Minute News - Know the News

---

Switzerland 0-0 England (AET): A dominant Three Lions win Nations League third-place play-off on penalties Three Lions win Nations League third-place play-off on
Switzerland 0-0 England (AET): A dominant Three Lions win

---

Sam Allardyce insists Brendan Rodgers cannot be blamed for wanting to leave Celtic and return to the Premier League, where he believes the Northern Irishman can turn Leicester City into a top six club. Rodgers' surprise departure as manager of the Scottish champions was confirmed on Tuesday, as he was appointed Claude Puel's replacement at
Brendan Rodgers: Celtic manager spotted at King Power Stadium

---

Petr Cech maintains his 'sole focus' is to help Arsenal win the Europa League following a report the goalkeeper is to return to his former club Chelsea in a sporting director role. Cech, who turned 37 on Monday, confirmed earlier this year he will retire following the showpiece game between the Gunners and the Blues in Azerbaijan next
Petr Cech insists focus is on winning Europa League with

---

Huddersfield's two-year stay in the Premier League is over after their relegation to the Championship was confirmed. Jan Siewert's side needed to win at Crystal Palace for their destiny to remain
EPL: Huddersfield's relegation confirmed after defeat by

---