We needed two MFs like Partey, who can both create and destroy.

Next season, we could have LT or Mo, who only defend alongside GX who can't.

This is what MA said about LT:

Mikel Arteta though may well have softened his stance over the industrious midfielder. Taking the player on a tour across the Atlantic would make little sense if he had no future at the club.

Speaking after the comeback win at the Max-Morlock Stadion, Arteta said: “What I said to them on the first day is that they are Arsenal players.

“Things change dramatically in football from one day to another and you have to be prepared for that. If any of those players want to take the opportunity, the door is open and they will have to earn it. It’s no different to any other player in the squad.”

Maybe he'll also think about keeping AMN - who also looked decent in the highlights.

But instead of Partey + GX-upgrade, it could be AMN/LT/Mo + Granit.

So we'll have 5 players going for 3 positions behind the no.9.

And we have Saliba to join the other top top CHs.

But we have no cover for either fullback, no cover for Ramsdale and our MF will have gone seriously backwards.