Arsenal Transfers: 10 Players Wenger Should Have Signed
2. Seamus Coleman
Replacing Bacary Sagna was always going to prove a hard task for Arsene Wenger, with the Frenchman consistent throughout his seven years in north London. Le Professeur opted for the right-back who was keeping Sagna out of Frances starting XI, Newcastle Uniteds Mathieu Debuchy. Although the 29-year-old has slotted in rather well in the right-hand side of the defence, his age does mean that in a couple of seasons or so, he will need to be replaced. At 25, Evertons Seamus Coleman may well have represented a better signing in terms of longevity and, given Debuchys eagerness to get forward at inappropriate times, also talent. The Republic of Ireland international, who is now in his fifth year with the Merseyside-based club, cost a poultry £60,000 from Sligo Rovers but would now, easily, fetch £20-25million. Although a huge fee for a right-back, much like Manchester Uniteds acquisition of Southamptons Luke Shaw, youd be being your full-back for the next seven seasons (as a minimum).
