Emery open to Mustafi move
Unai Emery has admitted that he will not stand in Shkodran Mustafi's way if the defender wants to leave Arsenal in the next three weeks.
The 27-year-old Germany international has failed to impress during his three-year stay with the Gunners following his big-money switch from Valencia and has been linked with a move away from the club.
Emery signed Kieran Tierney and David Luiz on Thursday while most of the major European leagues have until 2nd September before their transfer windows close.
"I spoke with him when we finished last season," Emery said of Mustafi. "I spoke with him when we started pre-season and I spoke with him also two weeks ago saying maybe there was the possibility he can leave.
"But I don't have doubts if he needs to play because he is a good player. Maybe we decided to be more competitive in each position, at centre-back with David Luiz, with another player in the middle with (Dani) Ceballos, with Kieran Tierney, with (Nicolas) Pepe.
"I think being more competitive we can respond better in the season. Some players maybe they can play less with that situation and can leave.
"But it's one decision taken with the player, with the club, with the team. At the moment he is here and really if we need, he plays with us. I have confidence he will do well."
Mustafi is unlikely to feature in Arsenal's Premier League game at Newcastle United on Sunday. The Gunners are 3/1 to win the match by a one-goal margin while a 1-1 draw can be backed at 13/2.
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Unai Emery has admitted that he will not stand in Shkodran Mustafi's way if the defender wants to leave Arsenal in the next three weeks.
The 27-year-old Germany international has failed to impress during his three-year stay with the Gunners following his big-money switch from Valencia and has been linked with a move away from the club.
Emery signed Kieran Tierney and David Luiz on Thursday while most of the major European leagues have until 2nd September before their transfer windows close.
"I spoke with him when we finished last season," Emery said of Mustafi. "I spoke with him when we started pre-season and I spoke with him also two weeks ago saying maybe there was the possibility he can leave.
"But I don't have doubts if he needs to play because he is a good player. Maybe we decided to be more competitive in each position, at centre-back with David Luiz, with another player in the middle with (Dani) Ceballos, with Kieran Tierney, with (Nicolas) Pepe.
"I think being more competitive we can respond better in the season. Some players maybe they can play less with that situation and can leave.
"But it's one decision taken with the player, with the club, with the team. At the moment he is here and really if we need, he plays with us. I have confidence he will do well."
Mustafi is unlikely to feature in Arsenal's Premier League game at Newcastle United on Sunday. The Gunners are 3/1 to win the match by a one-goal margin while a 1-1 draw can be backed at 13/2.
Source: bet365.com
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