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‘Arsenal need to strengthen their spine’ – Campbell hoping Arteta gets transfer funds

Arsenal need to be looking at adding a “a few quality players” to their squad in the next transfer window, says Sol Campbell, with Mikel Arteta urged to strengthen the “spine” of his side.

Defensive additions are expected to be sought in a summer market, with talks having been held over a possible move for former Nice centre-back Malang Sarr.

Inconsistency at the back continues to undermine the efforts of those at Emirates Stadium, with costly mistakes seeing priceless points thrown away.

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Arsenal are also considered to be in need of added creativity in the middle of the park, with Mesut Ozil seemingly frozen out.