Erik ten Hag transfer priority could prevent Mikel Arteta's £60m solution for Arsenal dilemma

Manchester United could steal Arsenal’s ideal transfer signing in the summer transfer window. James Ward Prowse has been linked with a summer move to the Gunners, as he would fit into Mikel Arteta’s system perfectly.

However, according to Spanish news outlet Fichajes, Erik ten Hag has listed Ward Prowse as a priority for the summer transfer window. The new Manchester United manager wants to rebuild the team in his first transfer window with the club.

The Gunners will need a midfielder ahead of next season, and Ward Prowse would certainly be an excellent solution to the issues in the middle of the park. But Manchester United’s interest certainly makes a possible deal more difficult.

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Arsenal could be short in the midfield position in the summer. This is because understands that Roma are expected to make a fresh attempt to sign Granit Xhaka at the end of the season.

This will mean that Thomas Partey would be the only experienced midfielder in the team. Mohamed Elneny’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, and Albert Sambi Lokonga still needs time to mature.

Mikel Arteta has had problems with the midfield this season due to the lack of quality in squad depth, which has hindered the club’s progress at times. If the Spaniard opts for three players in the centre of midfield, then Ward Prowse would be an excellent option to have on the left-hand side for the future.

He would certainly be a decent option for the Gunners. He has been crucial for the Saints for almost a decade now, which has given him tons of experience in the Premier League.

His wonderful set-piece ability can be a real game-changer, and he is certainly