Mikel Arteta, the head coach, wants to switch to a 4-3-3 system next season and is keen on Bayern Munich’s Philippe Coutinho, 28, Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey, 27, and Chelsea’s Willian, 31, to add experience to help the younger players. Arteta will make a stronger case to be backed with additional funds after he won his first piece of silverware and qualified for the Europa League group stage.
- The Times
That would definitely make them stronger. Their defence is still a bit suspect though.