Arsenal Transfers: 5 Right-Backs Who Could Replace Sagna

Media Image LtdSo the rumours which had been circulating since before the end of the 2013/14 season have been confirmed and Bacary Sagna will be leaving Arsenal after his 7 year tenure in North London. The 31-year-old Frenchman will be joining Premier League juggernauts Manchester City as a free agent, turning down a renewed three year deal worth £90,000-a-week with the Gunners. Many have criticised the right-back for this move as the likelihood is that Pablo Zabaleta will still be City's first choice; believing that Sagna is far more motivated by the £150,000-a-week salary than the prospect of playing plenty of football. Regardless of Sagna's motivation for leaving, the fact of the matter is that Arsenal's already suspect defence now needs supplementing. Carl Jenkinson is still not ready to be the North London club's starting right-back so Arsene Wenger has his work cut out for him. Fortunately for the manager, there are currently a plethora of superb right-backs who could probably be convinced to make the move to the Emirates. With the duties they must perform on both the offensive and defensive ends of the field, having a pair of quality full-backs is one of the keys to success in the modern game €“ if Arsenal are serious about making a legitimate attempt at the League title they must fill the void left by the superb Bacary Sagna. Here are the 5 players most likely to be heading to Wenger's team sheet for the 2014/15 season: