Thursday, March 28, 2024

5 Free Agents Arsenal Should Target This Summer

3. Joleon Lescott

An alternative centre-back option would be Joleon Lescott, who looks set to leave Manchester City. At 31, he is four years younger than Ferdinand and so would be a more athletic option that would arguably be a better fit for our side. Lescott has won two league winners medals in his time at the Etihad and so also has title-winning experience that would make him a useful figure to have in the dressing room. If Vermaelen were to leave, Lescott would make an ideal replacement for the third-choice centre-back position, and would be able to adequately slot into the starting XI when called upon. He may have to take a hefty pay cut, as I’m sure his wages at City will be far higher than what Wenger would be prepared to offer, but most players leaving that club expect to do so, and so Arsenal could be an interesting option for Lescott – should we choose to make a move.

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