Arsenal legend names three players he wants to see at the Emirates in 2019/20

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Arsenal legend Ian Wright has identified three players he wants his former club to sign ahead of the 2019/20 season.

The 55-year-old is keen to see a significant overhaul at the Emirates Stadium this summer.

Unai Emery may only have around £40 million to spend (The Sun), but that could increase if the Gunners topple Chelsea in the Europa League final.

Player sales would also increase the kitty, and Wright has suggested three names his ex-employers should be going after.

He told The Mirror: “Someone like Ben Chilwell. He is the kind of left-back who is getting better with every game. He’s an England international now. Somebody that I’m sure is going to be sought after.

“Then there is Youri Tielemans. He came over from Monaco. He’s on loan at Leicester City and he’s someone that – well there are loads of teams linked with him – but he’s someone that you’d want to have.

“And Nicolas Pepe at Lille. That kind of winger with his intensity, pace and skill. Those are the kind of players that are definitely going to improve any team, if I’m totally honest.”

TBR’s view

Arsenal fans would drool if the club managed to sign those three players, all of whom have been linked with a move to the Emirates at some point this summer.

Chilwell would be a fine addition, with left-back something of a problem position for the Gunners with Nacho Monreal’s contract expiring on Sead Kolasinac yet to fully convince.

Tielemans has shone since coming to England and is being chased by multiple teams, which is a testament to his ability and potential.

Pepe stormed Ligue 1 in 2018/19, contributing to 35 goals in all competitions.

To land all three, Arsenal would undoubtedly have to secure Champions League football and hope for some shrewd sales to allow for the outlay.