As the season draws by the day, Arsenal continues their search to sign players ahead of the new season.

It’s crystal clear that the club needs reinforcements in every position even as players like Petr Cech (retired) and Aaron Ramsey (Juventus) has left the club at the end of last season.

The London outfit had some weaknesses within the team last season as they failed to finish in the top four positions in the Premier League.

With a lot of defensive inconsistency and the need for squad depth, the Gunners must sign quality players to improve the defensive unit.

One of the players credible and suitable to excel in Arsenal’s defense is Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly even as we take a look at some of the individual qualities he can bring to the Unai Emery’s Arsenal.

Genuine Physical Presence

Arsenal might be renowned for its flair and free-flowing movement at the back as we have seen from Spanish fullback Hector Bellerin. But, the Gunners needs a physical presence at the back four as this will be to their own advantage in a 50-50 situation.

Arsenal has been physically overpowered in almost occasion defensively with Nacho Monreal struggling to cope with strikers like Anthony Martial and want away forward Romelu Lukaku.

But with the physical presence, Koulibaly brings alongside his aerial awareness expect the Napoli star to be an instant hit at the heart of the defense for Arsenal.

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Defensive Stability

The African star has been a source of encouragement for African players aspiring to ply their trade as a defender in Europe.

That’s why the Senegalese center back would be a good addition to the squad even as Unai Emery and Arsenal benefits from his ability to withstand pressure from attacking opposition.

He’s in good shape as he’s inspired his Senegal’s side in the AFCON 2019 alongside Liverpool forward Sadio Mane.

A possible move for the player will ensure increased stability for Unai Emery and Arsenal even as the club aims (struggle) to keep French player and skipper Laurent Koscielny at the Emirates.

The Player’s Mental Assertion

The player has got good mental ability as he’s inspired Italian side Napoli in the Italian Serie A. The player’s ability to coordinate the defense, make interceptions is one of the reasons why Napoli may not let him go as he is a prized asset to the club with a lot of interest for his services from big teams in Europe.

But the big task is can Arsenal splash the cash for the player’s signature even as they are in a form of hold-up via the signing of forward Wilfred Zaha from Crystal Palace?

Unai Emery’s and the club must take a bold step in signing the player as he will bring some level of assertion Arsenal needs in the defense. The way the player handles possession is a delight to watch even as he makes intelligent break-up at the heart of the defence.

This is an interesting fact about his overwhelming quality as he’s got a strong mentality to flourish at Arsenal as a player.

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a move for Gremio forward Everton Soares this summer.

This is according to The Sun which revealed that an Arsenal doctor has landed in Brazil for the player’s medical.

It was revealed that the Gunners have agreed to a £36m for the young Brazilian attacker.

Arsenal have made an initial bid of £25m plus £11m in add-ons for the player.

Everton Soares is seen as a cheaper option by Arsenal in comparison with Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha who has an asking price of £80m.

Arsenal had earlier made a £40m for Zaha which was swiftly rejected by their fellow Premier League club.

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Wilfried Zaha is still keen to leave Crystal Palace for his dream transfer to Arsenal.

Everton Soares was watched by Manchester United during the just concluded COPA America tournament in his native Brazil.

The Gremio attacker was a key player for the Brazilian national team at the tournament.

He won the man-of-the-match award during the final between Brazil and Peru.

Brazil defeated Peru  3-1 to win a ninth COPA America tournament as hosts.

Arsenal manager Unai Emery wants to add a new winger to his squad this summer as he prepared his team for the new season.

North London giants Arsenal retain interest in Gremio forward Everton Soares amidst their pursuit of Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.

According to Sky Sports News, the Gunners have made Everton Soares their first alternative in the event that they are unable to sign Wilfried Zaha this summer.

Ivorian national team player Zaha is the top priority for Arsenal manager Unai Emery in his quest to sign a winger this summer.

Arsenal have made their intentions known on Wilfried Zaha but their first offer of £40m was turned down at the start of this month with Crystal Palace holding out for more money.

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Crystal Palace have demanded at least £80m from Arsenal for their star player and it remains to be seen whether the Gunners will be able to convince the Eagles to sell Zaha for a lesser amount.

The player has already informed the club that he wants to leave for Arsenal this summer.

In the event that Zaha don’t get his dream move to Arsenal, the Gunners will turn their attention to Everton Soares who was one of the best players at the just concluded COPA America tournament on his home soil.

He helped Brazil to win the tournament via a 3-1 win over Peru in their final clash.

Celtic defender Kieran Tierney has agreed to personal terms with Premier League giants Arsenal according to the latest reports in the British media.

According to Football Insider, Kieran Tierney has agreed to personal terms with Arsenal that will see him earn triple of his weekly wages at Celtic.

Kieran Tierney earns £25k on a weekly basis at Scottish Premiership giants Celtic.

The agreement with Arsenal is £75k weekly salary plus a sign-on fee.

The Celtic defender will sign a five-year deal with the Gunners until the end of the 2023/24 season as long as the two clubs are able to agree on a fee for him.

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Arsenal and Celtic are still in negotiations as the former tries to sign the aforementioned Tierney this summer.

Celtic have already rejected two bids from the Gunners.

The Scottish champions are holding out for £25m for their star player and Arsenal have already matched that amount but the payment structure is the issue between the two clubs.

Arsenal have offered an upfront fee of £18m plus £7m in bonuses with the total deal equals to the asking price from Celtic.

The Gunners are expected to sign the player between now and the start of the season in three weeks time.

Premier League giants Arsenal are set to announce their second signing of this summer with the transfer of young French defender William Saliba.

According to English journalist James Benge of Football London, the announcement of Saint Etienne defender William Saliba is imminent after the Gunners won the race to sign him ahead of North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

William Saliba opted for Arsenal ahead of Tottenham Hotspur after both clubs made the same offer for him.

The Gunners had earlier made a €30m bid for the player before Spurs matched the bid with a better payment and bonus arrangement in the quest to hijack the deal.

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Arsenal were determined to get their man after they made an offer synonymous with that of Spurs to get the deal over the line.

The player was a big factor in the transfer as he has always wanted Arsenal ahead of Tottenham Hotspur.

William Saliba will join Arsenal this summer and then return to Saint Etienne for the new season.

The 18-year-old will spend the 2019/20 season on loan at Saint Etienne shortly after signing a five-year deal with the Gunners.

He’s expected to be the second signing of the summer at Arsenal after fellow teenager Gabriel Martinelli.

North London giants Arsenal have been dealt a major transfer blow in their pursuit of Barcelona winger Malcom after his club slammed an outrageous transfer fee on him.

The Gunners are one of many clubs interested in the young Brazilian player but the transfer fee quoted by Barcelona will almost certainly scare them away.

According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Barcelona won’t let Malcom leave the club permanently unless they receive €60m for him which will represent a profit of €19m.

Malcom became a Barcelona player last summer after the Catalan giants snapped him up from under the noses of Italian Serie A club AS Roma.

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The Italian capital club had agreed on a deal with his then club, Bordeaux before Barcelona swooped in on him.

The 21-year-old has spent one year at Barcelona but he has not been able to nail down a spot in the first XI.

Malcom has been on the fringes of the first team at Barcelona and the recent arrival of Antoine Griezmann has pushed him further down the attacking order at the Nou Camp.

Apart from Arsenal, the Brazilian player has also been linked with a move to other Premier League sides like Everton and Tottenham Hotspur.

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has told the club that he wants to leave the club this summer.

This is according to Sky Sports which claimed that the Eagles player wants to leave Selhurst Park when he returns from holiday.

Wilfried Zaha is presently on holiday after the rigors of a long and hard season for Crystal Palace.

The 26-year-old also represented the Ivorian national team this summer.

He was a key player for Ivory Coast who crashed out at the quarterfinal stage of the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Egypt.

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Zaha wants to leave Crystal Palace this summer and he has already told senior club officials about his intentions.

His first choice is Arsenal whom he supported as a kid but the player still wants to move if he doesn’t get his dream transfer to the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners were rebuffed after they made a £40m bid for Zaha with Crystal Palace holding out for double of that amount.

Crystal Palace want £80m for Wilfried Zaha who signed a new contract at the club last summer.

In the last Premier League campaign, the Ivorian national team player scored ten goals and also added five assists.

North London giants Tottenham Hotspur have pulled out of the race to sign Saint Etienne defender William Saliba according to the newest reports coming out of the media in the United Kingdom.

William Saliba has sparked the bidding war between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur in recent weeks but it seems like the Gunners have won the race to sign the young French defender.

According to Sky Sports, Spurs have pulled out of the race to sign the 18-year-old centre back.

Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal made the same €30m bid for the player but his preference for the Gunners tipped the transfer in favor of the 2006 Champions League finalists.

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William Saliba wants to join Arsenal this summer though he’s expected to return to French club Saint Etienne on loan for just one season after his signing has been confirmed.

He enjoyed a breakthrough season for Saint Etienne in the last campaign which saw him make 16 league appearances for his French club as they finished in fourth position.

Saint Etienne narrowly missed out on Champions League football.

Only the top three teams qualified for the Champions League.

Lyon, Lille and French champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) all finished ahead of Saint Etienne.