Lino Sousa may be the Kieran Tierney replacement that Arsenal has already discovered.
This season, the 18-year-old left defender has made an impression at Arsenal’s youth, and many people think he may soon join the senior team.
Sousa has reportedly been consistently chosen to practice with the first team this season, according to Goal, suggesting Mikel Arteta intends to incorporate the player into his squad.
Sousa was acquired by the Gunners from West Brom in January of last year, and since then, his progress has accelerated significantly.
According to The Athletic, Sousa is considered “excellent” and “among the finest in the country” for players his age.
The Englishman is also rumored to be able to play Arteta’s preferred inverted full-back position, which Oleksandr Zinchenko presently excels in.
Tierney rumored to be leaving Arsenal
As Tierney struggles to get consistent playing time under Arteta, there is mounting concern about his future at the Emirates.
The defender has had to play second fiddle to Zinchenko this season, and his lack of minutes has spurred suspicions about a transfer elsewhere.
With Eddie Howe reportedly looking for a left back, Newcastle have surfaced as prospective bidders.
In the meanwhile, Tierney is ‘tempted’ by a transfer to St James’ Park in quest of first team action, according to The Evening Standard.
After spending £25 million to purchase the 25-year-old from Celtic back in 2019, it is said that the Gunners would only contemplate a sale if they earned their money back on the player.
Nuno Tavares, who has just recently moved to north London, is also anticipated to depart the team.
The 23-year-old had a productive loan season in France, scoring five goals for Marseille.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Tavares won’t likely play for Arsenal again since the league leaders plan to make a profit off of the Portuguese international.
“With Tavares, I think it’s highly unlikely that he’ll play for Arsenal again,” Jacobs said in a statement to TEAMtalk. It is really a matter of position.
“Zinchenko, Tierney, and Tomiyasu are still there as of right now.”
And the thing with Tavares is that, despite the fact that he is only 23 years old and that Arsenal only spent £8 million for him in 2021, they can possibly, if not absolutely, make money off of him.
Thus, if they decide to sell him, they will be able to cash out and earn a nice profit, which will boost their financial standing and Financial Fair Play while also giving them the chance to free up some roster space to strengthen in other areas.
Gunners left back According to rumours, Kieran Tierney is considering leaving the United Arab Emirates this summer.
Under Mikel Arteta, the Gunners had a successful season and reached the top of the Premier League standings.
They now have a five-point lead over second-place Manchester City after their dramatic 3-2 victory against Bournemouth.
Oleksandr Zinchenko is presently the primary choice on Arteta’s left-hand wing, therefore Tierney has battled to make the first squad this year.
When Arteta originally joined the team, Tierney established himself as a regular, but the Ukranian has since taken Tierney’s spot.
The summer’s arrival of Zinchenko from Manchester City has helped the Arsenal become championship challengers.
When his team is in possession of the ball, Arteta is rumored to favor his ability to tuck into midfield, a strategy frequently used by Pep Guardiola.
Tierney, who plays left back more traditionally, has only made four league starts this year.
Tierney is “tempted” to leave.
Tierney has been linked to a transfer out of north London because of reports that the Scotsman is dissatisfied with his lack of first team action this year.
Due to Eddie Howe’s rumored need for a new left back, Newcastle has surfaced as a potential destination.
According to The Evening Standard, Tierney is ‘tempted’ by a summer transfer to Saint James’ Park in quest of first team play.
The defender’s predicament has been brought to Newcastle’s attention, and Tierney is allegedly willing to accept a deal should one come in.
The Scotsman still has three years left on his current contract at the Emirates, giving Arsenal a competitive advantage.
The Gunners are believed to be unwilling to part ways with the midfielder for less than £25 million, which is the sum they first spent to get him from Celtic in 2019.
