Arsenal are entering a new era.
Pundit and former striker Tony Cascarino believes Mikel Arteta should bring a top Manchester City star with him to Arsenal.
Arteta is set to be confirmed imminently as Arsenal boss, Sky Sports report.
Cascarino told The Times that Arteta should target a deal for City veteran Fernandinho, who has played a key part in the club’s success since his £30 million move.
He also believes Arteta should make a statement by selling striker Alexandre Lacazette, a £46.5 million buy from Lyon under Arsene Wenger.
He said: “With Fernandinho available at the end of the season, he could bring him in from City to demonstrate to Arsenal’s players what it takes to be a success.
“Lacazette has been a decent performer, but Arteta will want a player who doesn’t sulk, who doesn’t have delusions of grandeur — and he could move him on for a big fee. It may seem drastic, but that is what Arsenal need.”
He added that Arsenal should also sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mesut Ozil and Shkodran Mustafi at the earliest possible opportunity.
Doing business like this would certainly shake things up at The Emirates. The Fernandinho option would be a masterstroke if they can pull it off.
The Brazilian is 34 but remains a trusted player under Pep Guardiola and it is still possible that City try to extend his deal.
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