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title: "Centre-backs Arsenal could sign this summer"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Emery"
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published: "2019-06-23T15:29:26Z"
modified: "2019-06-23T15:29:27Z"
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# Centre-backs Arsenal could sign this summer

Arsenal missed out on Champions League football for yet another season as they finished 5th in the Premier League under Unai Emery.

The Gunners narrowly missed out on a top-four place and also made it to the final of the Europa League, only to lose 4-1 to Chelsea on the night. A win would have also booked them a place in Europe’s premier competition next term.

Despite missing out on the Champions League, it was a decent first season for Emery after taking over from long-term manager Arsene Wenger.

Emery was let down by his side’s defending throughout the season, with many fans pointing to the central defenders not being good enough to compete at the top end of the Premier League.

With that in mind, Arsenal may look to sign some centre-backs this summer to strengthen their squad. Here are some that the club could target to push on next season…