Good news has been hard to come by this summer with the lack of transfer activity at Arsenal, though an insight into the intentions of the Gunners board in the current window has brought brief joy to some of the club’s supporters.
After comments from Gunners insider David Ornstein on BBC Radio 5 Live, where it was suggested that Unai Emery could sell German centre-back Shkodran Mustafi, fans took to Twitter to express their relief that such plans are potentially in the works.
Mustafi has come in for much criticism in the past season, with his performance against Crystal Palace perhaps the epitome of his poor displays since joining the club in 2016.
Judging by the reaction to the manager’s plans, it seems the fans are looking forward to the defender’s exit – although some thought to question why the prospect of selling Mustafi supposedly only came to Emery’s attention after the Europa League final (which the defender did not play a part in).
With little funds accrued from departures so far this summer, Arsenal supporters could yet see a rather popular outgoing boosting their funds – if these comments are anything to go by:
AMEN
— John Gallagher (@JohnGallagher_J) June 26, 2019
WJAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY IM OVER THE MOON
— Guendouzi4ballond’or (@Adam_DWTG_2014) June 26, 2019
Hope this gets done AQAP WE NEED HIM GONE
— Jameca (@InEmeryWeTrust2) June 26, 2019
finally
— ???? (@razor1eaf) June 26, 2019
The one piece of news I wish is true ????
— Shane (@ShaneMcc16) June 26, 2019
Can’t believe he didn’t realise before Europa League Final.
— Kevin Barnes (@kevthegooner) June 26, 2019
Why did it take till the last game of the season I could have told him that months ago
— James Lanigan (@lanigan001) June 26, 2019
@Juggy2111 best transfer news ever
— Tim C (@TimC176) June 26, 2019
