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Keep or sell? Every Arsenal player assessed ahead of big summer transfer window

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Arsenal have a huge summer ahead of them after crashing out of the Champions League.

The Gunners suffered semi-final heartbreak against Paris Saint-Germain that means they have gone another season without a trophy.

Arsenal are facing a crucial summer transfer window as they look to reinforce their squad, while a number of players could be shown the door.

Here, Standard Sport assesses who the Gunners should keep and sell…

Goalkeepers

David Raya

Arsenal’s No1 and also one of their best players this season, especially during the Champions League run. Needs competition and cover. KEEP

David Raya has been one of Arsenal’s best players this season

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Karl Hein

Spent this season on loan at Valladolid. Could easily be sold if a good fee comes in or kept as a No3 goalkeeper. KEEP

Neto

Signed on loan from Bournemouth last summer as back-up to Raya. Barely played, so hard to judge, but feels like Arsenal can do better in that position. LET GO AT END OF LOAN

Tommy Setford

Joined last summer from Ajax and the teenager has been tipped for a big future. Could possibly benefit from a loan move and more game time. KEEP

Defenders

Ben White

Has had an injury-hit season, but one of Arsenal’s best defenders when fit. Provides competition at right-back and the heart of defence. KEEP

Gabriel

 

One of Arsenal’s players of the season. A monster at the back and deserves a new contract to underline his importance to Arsenal. KEEP

 

 

Gabriel and William Saliba have forced a formidable centre-back partnership

 

Jakub Kiwior

 

Performed well in the absence of Gabriel after finally getting a run at centre-back. Now feels like the moment to cash in when his stock is high. SELL

 

 

Jurrien Timber

 

Enjoyed a brilliant season and showed what a miss he was the previous year. Another contender for player of the season. KEEP

 

Kieran Tierney

 

Set to join Celtic when his contract expires this summer. Proved a handy and surprise option this summer on the left flank. RELEASE FOR FREE

 

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Myles Lewis-Skelly

 

One of the biggest positives from this season. Broken into the first team and made the left-back spot he is own. Deserves a new contract. KEEP

 

Nuno Tavares

 

Performed well while out on loan at Lazio and due to join them permanently for £7million as part of the deal done last summer. SELL

 

Oleksandr Zinchenko

 

Will have just a year to run on his contract this summer, so it is time to sell. The team has evolved beyond him. SELL

 

Riccardo Calafiori

 

Shown flashes of brilliance during an injury-hit campaign. If he can stay fit, the Italian will be a valuable player next season. KEEP

 

 

Riccardo Calafiori has had injury problems this season

 

Takehiro Tomiyasu

 

Out injured and not due back until the end of this year, so he will have to stay. Only has a year on his contract, though, and future feels uncertain. KEEP

 

William Saliba

 

Real Madrid will come calling at some point over the next few years. Arsenal need to keep the Frenchman and build around him. KEEP

 

Midfielders

 

Albert Sambi Lokonga.

 

Spent this season on loan at Sevilla and clearly out of favour. Best for all parties if he can secure a move. SELL

 

Declan Rice

 

Become a real leader in the team. Looks set to play as a No8 now and is on course for his best ever season in terms of attacking output. KEEP

 

Ethan Nwaneri

 

Scored nine goals during his debut season, which is an impressive return. Arsenal finally have cover for Bukayo Saka. KEEP

 

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