Ruben Amorim’s commitment to a three-at-the-back system, supported by advanced wing-backs, marks a clear departure from the traditional English back four.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have been in contact with French club Rennes with regard to a potential transfer move for 20-year-old centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, currently playing for Rennes. Last campaign, Jacquet spent time on loan with Clermont and caught the eye as he also made his debut for France’s under-21 side shortly thereafter.