Keep, sell or loan: Assessing the current Arsenal squad for 2020

In one short week since his first game as head coach Mikel Arteta has cast away the feeling of gloom that had been enveloping the Emirates Stadium for a number of months under Unai Emery.

From behind the clouds a new of light has emerged and suddenly the fans remember the unique qualities that Sokratis and Sead Kolasinac bring to any side. Given the struggles the club has faced this season and in truth since Emery arrived in north London, it is hard not to feel intoxicated by the sense of positivity around the squad, however, with January upon us we must also remember the issues that still need solving.

Although Raul Sanllehi is famously opposed to doing business in January, the number of injuries blighting Arsenal’s squad mean a few additions would perhaps not go amiss. Furthermore, Arsenal have a series of players that have under-performed and could perhaps be suited to a new challenge.

In order to sort the wheat from the chaff, I have individually assessed each player and will determine how Arsenal should approach them. Eventually, I will decide if Arsenal should keep, sell or loan them, with an eye on the January transfer window and the summer.