Tammy Abraham transfer could be bad news for four players as Arsenal move closer to deal
Arsenal are moving closer to signing Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham and Express Sport looks at the Gunners players who would be affected by his arrival.
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Tammy Abraham: All you need to know about Arsenal target
Arsenal want to sign Tammy Abraham from Chelsea this summer and have already indicated they would match his wage demands. Abraham is out of favour at Chelsea, who are pursuing a deal for Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland. The England international finished last season as the club's joint-top scorer but Thomas Tuchel is clearly not a big fan.
Arsenal transfer news: Tammy Abraham's arrival could affect four Gunners players (Image: GETTY)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Captain Aubameyang had his worst season at Arsenal last term and was only the third-top scorer at the club.
In fact, it was the first time he had not scored 20 goals or more in a single campaign for 10 years.
Arteta prefers Aubameyang off the left but has also given him plenty of chances down the middle.
Abraham's arrival would restrict Aubameyang's chances as the central striker, as the Chelsea man lacks the versatility to play in different positions.
However, Aubameyang may not find it easy to nail down a regular starting spot on the left, with Nicolas Pepe, Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe all impressing in that position at times last season.
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On the other hand, Pepe could suffer if Arteta prefers to use Aubameyang.
Pepe shone at the end of last season when playing off the right.
But Bukayo Saka, who is undoubtedly a guaranteed starter when fully fit, can swap wings and play in that role if Arteta wants Aubameyang off the left.
Pepe will feel hard done by if he is not in Arteta's immediate plans at the start of the season.
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Arsenal transfer news: Tammy Abraham would cost the Gunners around £40m (Image: EXPRESS)
Academy graduate Balogun signed a new contract earlier this year to end speculation over his future.
But the signing of Abraham, who is just 23, would only stunt the progress of the 20-year-old.
Arteta rarely plays with two up top so Balogun's chances could well be limited if Abraham arrives.
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Gabriel Martinelli
Martinelli has shown before he has the ability to play through the middle.
However, he was often starved of game time last season after recovering from injury and would find it harder to break into the side if Abraham was present.
The Gunners' lack of European football could restrict the minutes of the likes of Martinelli this season.