Arsenal team news: Opening day XI predicted – Three signings to make debuts vs Newcastle- news today

Arsenal team news: Opening day XI predicted – Three signings to make debuts vs Newcastle- news today #AFC #gunner #arsenal #Arsenalfc #arsenalfans The Gunners are looking to revamp their squad ahead of the 2019/20 campaign, with manager Emery having already cleared the decks to make way for new signings. Aaron Ramsey was allowed to join Juventus on a free transfer while Petr Cech announced his retirement at the end of last season and fellow goalkeeper David Ospina was sold to Napoli. Stephan Lichtsteiner, Danny Welbeck and Cohen Bramall were all released upon the expiration of their contracts and Denis Suarez returned to Barcelona following an unsuccessful loan spell. This has opened the door for a number of new arrivals but several negotiations are still ongoing as the Gunners hunt both attacking and defensive reinforcements. Young winger Gabriel Martinelli has joined from Ituano but is unlikely to play a major role in the first team, despite impressing with a goal against Colorado Rapids in pre-season. Arsenal have also announced the capture of William Saliba from Saint-Etienne on a long-term contract, although the 18-year-old will return to the Ligue 1 side on loan. Meanwhile, new loan signing Dani Ceballos is expected to make an immediate impact at the Emirates after pitching up from Real Madrid for the season. Emery is a...