Arsenal Transfers: 5 Right-Backs Who Could Replace Sagna

By Sam Heard /

5. Micah Richards

Dave Thompson/PA Wire/Press Association ImagesIn his past two seasons with Manchester City, Micah Richards has made just 9-league appearances. Unfortunately his paltry 2 league appearances in the 2013/14 season meant that the right back was ineligible to receive a winner€™s meddle despite being signed with the Champions. Richards hasn€™t been benched due to injury though: he has been muscled out of the team by Argentine Pablo Zabaleta, who has for the past two years been one of the Champion€™s finest players (begging the question of why they have signed Sagna). This lack of playing time led to Richards turning down a renewed contract with City €“ a sure sign that he intends to try his luck elsewhere in the 2014/15 season. The inactivity of Micah Richards is a great shame as at his best the right-back is one of the most powerful runners in the Premier League. Combining size, strength and speed, Richards was known for his bombing runs down the wing; indeed, back in 2007 it seemed like he would become a major cog in the England squad. At 26 years of age, Richards is certainly making a wise career decision in choosing to get the amount of game time he deserves at another club. The implementation of Richards would add some proven quality to Arsenal€™s back four, though rumours are circulating that Liverpool are also interested.