Arsenal behind the scenes: launch of Adidas kit, future of Ozil, summer sales and last report of Carrasco

Arsenal fans can start preparing for the 2019/2020 Premier League season.

Thursday morning, the list of matches for the new campaign has been released and the Gunners will face Newcastle United in their first game at St James' Park and will entertain Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in their first six games.

After a run of two victories over their last seven Premier League matches of the season, the North London squad missed the top four in one point, before being humiliated by Chelsea in the final. the Europa League.

Therefore, it is imperative that the Gunners take a positive start in August.

At the countdown to the new campaign, Arsenal writer James Benge presented his reflections on some of the key topics at Emirates Stadium during a Q & A session with fans on Friday. where he was interviewed on topics ranging from summer transfer goals to looking for a new technical director.

Here's what he had to say about what's going on behind the scenes in North London.

When will the new Arsenal kit be launched?

James Benge said: "In fact, Arsenal is launching the kit as soon as possible." Their agreement with Puma does not expire until the end of the month. "Until then, Adidas and Arsenal are not able to carry out promotional activities for the new kit.

"However, on July 1, there will be a launch event for the home kit in London.The subscriber kit will follow later this month during the US tour.We should be able to confirm more in the next weeks.

"I'm sure it will be worth the wait!"

Ozil or Mkhitaryan could they leave?

James Benge says: "Not surprisingly, two players who earn a million pounds every two weeks and who were extremely inconsistent last season did not attract much interest." I could see that changing with Mkhitaryan, who had already been linked to AC Milan.

"His salary of £ 200,000 a week is expensive, but it is not beyond the reach of some clubs, Zenit St Petersburg has already hinted at an interest in him.

"It's really hard to see a scenario where Ozil will leave, though." He publicly and privately declared to Arsenal that he had no real desire to be expelled and that no one had made a serious proposal to the Gunners when it was available January.

"He loves life in London and there are only a few places in the world where he would consider leaving, the attractions of the Chinese currency are not intended for him.

"I think both will be Arsenal players next season."

The interest of Carrasco

James Benge says: "Everyone seems to be much in the mood for Yannick Carrasco, Arsenal has been following him for a while and Sven Mislintat has defended his signature, he is on their list but he is not at the top of the list. .

"Certainly, his desire to return to Europe has been very public, but there is a lot to do to make it a hundred and a hundred, I've talked to several people in the club and, as long as it's a good thing. Interest arouses the interest of Arsenal have done nothing to progress in this way.

"Talking about when he's going to sign is way ahead of the mark.

"Arsenal is in favor of Ryan Fraser moving and as long as they have not studied this move further, I will not expect them to make any serious gestures for Carrasco."

Ryan Fraser last

James Benge says: "Fraser is Arsenal's favorite target for a winger, but that does not necessarily mean we'll see an offer in the immediate future – to be honest, I'm not quite sure of when."

"Two factors must be balanced here.

"Obviously, it is in Arsenal's interest to get Fraser early so that he can get acquainted with Emery's methods and play pre-season.

"But with the expiry of his contract in Bournemouth, one argument argues in favor of the late firing of the window and the pressure on the Cherries, who will actually have the choice to take the money out of it. Arsenal in the summer or get much less in January, if nothing at all next summer.

"As I have already pointed out, he told Bournemouth that he would not sign a new agreement." Everything is in favor of Arsenal, especially because it seems likely that Chelsea who had shown an interest in him, will serve their transfer.

"It may take some time before this agreement is reached."

Can Arsenal compete under Kroenke?

James Benge says: "I do not think this team can win the title or anything, but there is clearly a team here that can rank in the top 4. After all, it was in the bag and ruined everything.

"Improvements are needed, but if Arsenal brings smart additions in defense and on the flanks, this team can be a little better.

"Unai Emery is determined to learn from the bad season of last season and you can see a commitment to improving the team's physicality in the decision to separate from Darren Burgess even though he's had a major impact in terms of refreshing and redesign of the performance service staff.

"Obviously, it would be useful for them to have more money to do it, but at least there will be enough to make smart acquisitions, if Arsenal can sell companies like Mustafi, Elneny and maybe another Ozil or Mkhitaryan, the budget looks much healthier.

"Meanwhile, Manchester United seems to be in a vacuum and Chelsea can not sign a replacement for Eden Hazard.

"If Arsenal really improves next season, Stan Kroenke deserves no praise, but it can be done despite his absent owner."

What will be the role of Edu?

James Benge says: "As technical director, Edu will certainly have a say, but decisions to hire and fire a head coach will belong to Raul Sanllehi.

"Edu's work has a longer-term mandate and his responsibility will be to create a style of play and an identity through Arsenal and to ensure a smooth reflection in all departments, especially recruitment.

"He will certainly play a key role in identifying key targets and young players for the future.

"But for the biggest calls, it's Sanllehi and Stan Kroenke who will press the button."

What future for young guns?

James Benge: "I have a few questions about this, so I'm going to try to give you a general summary – above all, there's a very keen commitment to bleeding young players next season." Arsenal knows that they have a good academy on their arms and are determined to make the most of it.

"Of course, some players will be on loan – Eddie Nketiah could be one if Arsenal could find someone to play the role of third striker – but Reiss Nelson and Joe Willock should have more chances next season.

"Emile Smith Rowe is hard to read, there was always the feeling that if his time at RB Leipzig was going well, he would be back there for next season but no firm decision was made at his knowledge to my knowledge.

"The other question is whether this club summit commitment affects Emery's decisions during the day, and we will not know if it's been successful for quite some time.

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