Emery reveals Arsenal’s plans to replace Juventus bound Ramsey

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal waves after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on January 1, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
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Unai Emery has revealed Arsenal’s plans to replace Aaron Ramsey next season.

Midfielder Ramsey is on his way to Juventus next season after agreeing a four-year contract at the Italian side.

The Wales international’s deal at the Gunners was due to run out at the end of this campaign, with talks for a fresh agreement stalling over his wage demands.

Ramsey has played 40 times for Arsenal this season, netting six times and assisting eight more goals, and has skipped the side on a number of occasions.

He will inevitably leave a giant hole for Emery to fill next year, although the Spaniard has already got some ideas up his sleeve.

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When asked about whether they could find someone to fill the void, he replied: “Yes, but there are also players coming through from the academy who are producing good performances and who could progress.

“We could replace him with a player from outside, or with a player who is already here who can grow like he did himself.”

The Gunners already have Lucas Torriera, Matteo Guendouzi and Granit Xhaka as regular first team central midfielders, while Mesut Ozil and Henrihk Mkhitaryan provide quality in the more attacking role.

Calum Chambers has been utilised in midfield at Fulham this season, while young players such as Joe Willock could also be perfect Ramsey alternatives.

Ramsey is unlikely to be the only Arsenal player to exit the Emirates this summer, with Sol Campbell claiming ten stars should be sold.

“I think there’s probably 10 players who aren’t good enough,” Campbell told talkSPORT.

“I’m not just blaming [Shkodran] Mustafi for what happened at Crystal Palace because I think it was a team thing, although he made a mistake.

“There are 10 players who Arsenal really need to look at getting out of the club.

“I think the fans need to not fall for the name on the back of the shirt.

“What the fans have to do is see what the players do on the pitch and can they fight and have the desire for the club.

“It may not be a world-class name but we got showed up by Wolves and not many people knew who these Wolves players were at the start of the season.”

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