With the Arsenal squad ageing in some areas of the pitch, Arsene Wenger should look to the future. Though the Arsenal academy has always been prolific when it comes to churning out future talents, Wenger has always had a tendency to look abroad for assets who would have an impact on the team for years to come.
After signing Granit Xhaka almost a month before the window even opened, the backroom members have not continued that trend of getting their business done quickly. Additionally, Leicester’s Jamie Vardy has turned down the North London side. That refusal has badly bruised the egos of Gooners everywhere.
There are plenty of young talents across Europe and beyond who can jump into the Arsenal team and make an instant impact, whether it’s in a consistent starting role or as a super-sub.
Let’s take a look at five realistic under-21 players who can have an impact right away if they were to sign for Arsenal.
