The contract will also contain an option to extend by another year

Arsenal endured an underwhelming campaign as they finished the season the trophy-less in Arsene Wenger’s final campaign. They finished 6th in the Premier League, reaching the Carabao Cup final and the Europa League semi-final.

Unai Emery has been appointed as the new manager of the Gunners and expected to be very busy in the summer transfer window in order to strengthen the squad for next season.

One of the key areas the Spaniard has to resolve is the club’s defensive line, who has been criticized a lot this season.

Stephan Lichsteiner is to join Arsenal on a one-year contract when his contract expires at Juventus next month according to The Sun. It is believed the one-year contract will have an option to be extended by a further year.

Lichtsteiner joined the Serie A giants from Lazio for €10 million in 2011. He has been their mainstay in the defense and has established himself as one of the best wing-backs in the world with constant solid performances.

The 34 year old has tasted a lot of success with the Turin side, winning the domestic title in each of his seven seasons. He has scored 14 goals in 250 appearances since joining them.

He made 32 appearances in all competitions for the Serie A champions as they won a seventh consecutive league title and fourth consecutive Coppa Italia.

The Swiss International whose contract expires next month and will be a free agent, earlier claimed that he will leave Italy as he seeks new challenge.

Hector Bellerin is the Premier League giants first choice right-back but the former Lazio ace will provide the necessary defensive experience to the team and will also provide leadership skills.

He has been named in the Switzerland World cup squad and is expected to captain them.

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The midfielder is excited for Gunner’s future under Unai Emery

Aaron Ramsey joined Arsenal from Cardiff for a reported fee of £4.8 million in 2008. He has been a mainstay in the team since joining them, scoring 58 goals in 327 appearances in all competitions.

The 27 year old has been a regular this season for the Gunners, scoring 12 goals and assisting 9 in 36 appearances in all competitions.

But the Welsh midfielder is about to enter the final year of his contract and has yet to commit himself to a long term agreement. Talks have been going on with his representative’s for the past few months that have yet to result in agreement.

His future at the club following Arsene Wenger’s departure has been widely speculated on and has been linked with a summer move. He has been linked with Chelsea, Juventus and Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window.

Though the Wales International has claimed that he can’t wait to work under new manager Unai Emery next season. His optimism around Emery’s appointment suggests he could be prepared to commit his future to the Premier League giants.

Asked if he was looking forward to working with Emery, he said: “Of course. I haven’t spoken to him at all yet, but I think it’s an exciting time for the club.

“I can’t wait to get back there now.”

Ramsey had to play through the pain of ankle injury in goalless friendly draw with Mexico as captain Ashley Williams was forced off after an injury.

“I rolled my ankle but I’d taken the armband from Ash and I thought I had to stay on and do my bit for the team,” said the 27-year-old.

The defender will be discussing his future in recent weeks

Arsenal are expected to bolster their squad this summer after an underwhelming Premier League campaign this season. They have finished 6th in the league and will miss the Champions League next season.

One of the main priorities of the Gunners is to overhaul their defense in the summer transfer window. Laurent Koscielny is out for six months, Per Mertesacker has retired and Shkodran Mustafi has had a difficult season.

Unai Emery has been appointed as the new manager of the club and is expected strengthen the squad for next season. It is believed he has been given a transfer budget of £50 million.

Freigburg defender Caglar Soyuncu has emerged as one of the top targets for the London club and there have been speculations regarding a move ahead of the arrival of former PSG boss.

The centre-back has impressed in the Bundesliga this season and has been particularly praised for his ability on the ball. He has made 30 appearances for the club in all competitions this season.

Earlier in May, the 22 year old’s former club President even claimed that he has reached an agreement with the Premier League giants but later it was rubbished.

The Turkey International insisted that there is yet no deal but is not ruling out a move to Premier Leagu as he claimed Arsenal as one of the most important clubs in England.

He said that he will address his future once he makes an International outing in the World Cup.

Soyuncu told Turkish publication Tumspor: “Arsenal are one of the most important clubs in England.

“I know they’re interested in me, but there’s nothing finalised yet about my transfer.

“After the national team camp we’ll have talks.”

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The Spaniard will be given a budget of £50 million

Arsene Wenger has left Arsenal after 22 years reign with the club. He has won 10 major trophies with the club which includes 7 FA cups and 3 Premier League titles.

Unai Emery has been appointed as the new manager of the Gunners and likely to be busy in the transfer window in order to strengthen the squad for next season. The club have endured an underwhelming campaign, finishing 6th in the league and will miss the Champions League next season.

Former PSG boss have been given only £50 million to spend this summer and it will be a no match to the big spending of rivals Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown fears the budget will not be enough to to address defensive issues. He wants the Spaniard to manage his transfer funds carefully and choose which areas to strengthen.

Keown told the Daily Mail on the transfer dilemma facing Emery: “He has to assess whether Arsenal’s central defenders are good enough for him.

“Laurent Koscielny is out for six months, Per Mertesacker has retired, Shkodran Mustafi has had a difficult season and he also has two young defenders in Rob Holding and Calum Chambers.

“There will have to be a different message with more emphasis on defence than attack.

“It will be encouraging for Ivan Gazidis that Emery has already identified areas where he can improve the players already at Arsenal.

“With reports of only £50 million to spend, a lot of the change is going to have to take place on the training pitch.”

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The winger has struggled to find his feet at Barcelona

Arsenal are expected to overhaul their squad this summer after an underwhelming campaign this season, finishing 6th in the Premier League and will miss the Champions League next season.

Unai Emery have been appointed as the new manager of the Gunners and likely to be very busy in the summer transfer window in order to strengthen the squad for next season. The manager has made returning to Champions League his priority and will be looking to add reinforcements in key areas.

Emery wants to make Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele his first signing, reports Don Balon.

Dembele joined the La Liga giants from Borussia Dortmund for a deal worth £135.5 million. His outstanding displays in Germany caught the attention of the club and led them to pay such a hefty amount.

But the 21 year old struggled with injuries since the move and after regaining fitness he has failed to make an impact for the club. He has just managed to make 23 appearances in all competitions, scoring 4 goals and assisting 6.

Barca are willing to to sell the France International this summer if a tempting offer is tabled as they are looking to free up space and raise funds for the signing of Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann this summer, who has been heavily linked with a move to them in recent months.

Arsenal are very keen to sign the winger but the club reportedly have a budget of £50 million to spend this summer. The La Liga Champions would ask for more money in order to get back the money they invested.

Premier League giants are interested in a loan deal with an option to buy Dembele on a permanent basis on a later date.

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