Martin Keown Makes Bold Prediction About Arsenal's Future Following Edu Gaspar's Bombshell

Written By Albert Echatah

Martin Keown is concerned that Arsenal may lose William Saliba, one of their important players, as a result of Edu’s shocking exit.

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Just weeks before the January transfer market starts, Arsenal are set to be without a sports director after the Brazilian’s bombshell earlier this week.

Overseeing a transfer policy that has brought players like Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, and Leandro Trossard to the Emirates Stadium, Edu Gaspar has been acknowledged with being a key contributor to the north London club’s recent comeback.

The former Arsenal midfielder also assisted in getting new contracts signed by players like William Saliba and Bukayo Saka, but Keown is concerned that both contracts would need to be renegotiated soon.

‘Not too much,’ said Keown initiallyI think it’s a network of people. Richard Garlick and Tim Lewis do a really good job in the background so they’ll have assistants to help.

‘Nonetheless it’s not an ideal. He’s role model as well isn’t he. He sorts out all the contracts for the players.

‘You’re going to have a situation coming up with Saliba with his contract with clubs are going to maybe come in for him. I’m really disappointed. I’m shocked.

‘Maybe it’s the pressure of the job. He goes with our blessing but we didn’t want to lose him. Announcing his decision to leave, meanwhile, Edu said earlier this week: ‘This was an incredibly hard decision to make.

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‘Arsenal has given me the opportunity to work with so many amazing people and the chance to be a part of something so special in the club’s history. It has been a special journey and I thank Stan, Josh, Tim and Lord Harris for the support they’ve given me.

‘I’ve loved working with so many great colleagues across our men’s, women’s and academy teams, especially Mikel, who has become a great friend.

‘Now it is time to pursue a different challenge. Arsenal will always remain in my heart. I wish the club and its supporters only good things and all the very best.’

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