About the appointment of Unai Emery as the manager of London's Arsenal, previously announced by BBC Sport journalist David Ornstein, now has information that the first newcomer to the Gunners' main team will likely be Stephan Lichtsteiner. After ending his contract, the 34-year-old veteran from Switzerland decided to leave Juventus and look for new challenges. It is reported that his negotiations with the London club have already progressed. The presence of Lichtsteiner would be very beneficial for Arsenal as he would provide competition for the only right-back Hector Bellerin, whose form sometimes also dips. Additionally, Lichtsteiner would bring experience to the Gunners, as their captain Laurent Koscielny is most likely not going to play until winter due to injury. Strengthening the defense will be Emery's first priority - last season, the London team conceded a total of 51 goals in the Premier League.
Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Switzerland right-back Stephan Lichtsteiner on a free transfer when the 34-year-old’s Juventus contract expires this summer. Lichtsteiner a long-term target who #AFC see adding experience/leadership to head coach Unai Emery’s squad #Juve #SUI
— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) May 25, 2018
