Slartibartfast
CIES Loyalist
Umtiti would be great potentially, but we don't need injury prone players. It's a risk.
Actually now that I have thought about it more in sauna, I think Manolas will come to Arsenal. Reasons:
1. We need Mustafi replacement. Emery saw Palace game and more. He will get rid.
2. They have to sell with release clause.
3. He is proven CB at Serie A & Champions League. He has started 5 seasons and is aged 27 now.
4. He is "cheap".
5. They form Greece CB duo with Sokratis. They must be buddies.
6. Arsenal is a step up for him in status, wages and professional challenge.
7. Roma is likely in Europa League next season.
Maybe there are some more. I like the idea very much. Next season the Koscielny replacement.
Re: Umtiti. I'm not sure I would describe him as "injury prone." Until this knee problem, he hadn't been injured any more than your average player. But there are some who believe the knee could be an ongoing problem for him. So Arsenal needs to be sure if they go in that direction.
But good reasons to be positive about the possibility of Manolas. Although he and Sokratis hate each other's guts.*
*(I'm just making that up. )