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– Rob Holding tops a list of Arsenal players who could be sold this summer
– The defender has found playing time hard to come by under Mikel Arteta
– But the Englishman appears willing to fight for his place under Arteta once action resumes
Arsenal defender Rob Holding has finally broken his silence after reports emerged he could be offloaded this summer.
Holding is among two other centre-halves who Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has reportedly earmarked for sale when the window opens.
Rob Holding is facing an uncertain future at Emirates, with Arsenal ready to sell him this summer. Photo: Getty Images.
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According to Metro UK, the 24-year-old, Shkodran Mustafi and Sokratis are currently deemed surplus to requirements at the Emirates.
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However, Holding appears unfazed with the rumours, making it clear he is not taking notice of the media reports.
The towering defender took to Instagram on Tuesday, May 26, to share a post suggesting he is keen to fight for his place under Arteta.
“Focus your energy on what you can control,” he captioned a photo of him in a gruelling training session.
Holding joined the Gunners from Bolton Wanderers in the summer of 2016 under former manager Arsene Wenger.
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Despite showing glimpses of progress under Unai Emery, the centre-half has been struggling for fitness since rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
The English defender has been limited to just three appearances and a single start since Arteta’s arrival at the north London club.
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly prepared to sell up to three centre-halves when the summer window opens.
Arteta rejoined the Gunners as manager back in December 2019, succeeding Unai Emery who was sacked after registering a string of poor results.
And nearly half-a-year into the job, Arteta is looking to assemble his own squad that fits his philosophy.
The tactician has underscored the backline among the departments that need strengthening, and has already identified a number of defenders he wants out.
Rob Holding headlines a list of three centre-halves who Arteta is willing to listen offers for when the window opens.
The 24-year-old has grappled with unending injuries, with a knee ligament leaving him sidelined for the better part of the 2019/20 campaign.
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