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Is Emery preparing for life without Mustafi after targeting 2 exciting youngsters?
As the January transfer window edges closer, Arsenal are being linked with new centre-backs.
This could be an indication that one player is on their way out or that Unai Emery wants a shake-up at the back.
Emery’s go-to centre-back pairing this season has seen Rob Holding partnered with Shkodran Mustafi.
It seems that Emery will place his faith in young Englishman Holding, who is far from the finished article but he seems to be improving each week.
Mustafi, on the other hand, is prone to the odd error and these latest centre-half links will do nothing to quash talk that the German might be dropped.
, who is an exciting young talent in Italy.
The 22-year-old plays for Atalanta and is also wanted by Borussia Dortmund.
Meanwhile, . The 23-year-old is one of the best defenders in La Liga, playing a vital part in Espanyol’s bright start to the season.
Signing either Hermoso or Mancini would be a positive step by Arsenal with Emery looking to find a long-term partner to slot in alongside Holding.
But this could be bad news for Mustafi. It remains to be seen whether Emery wants to replace the 26-year-old or merely provide competition for places.