Arsenal Transfer Rumors: Signing Left-Back Luke Shaw Is a Must for Gunners

A gradual fall from the top mean the Gunners have to act swiftly and efficiently to help keep this team among the top class of the league.

The Gunners are just 2-2-1 in the team's last five games in Premier League competition with just seven points to show for and are slowly dropping out of the top of the league.

According to a piece from The Independent, it is clear that Arsenal is in the running for the young left-back talent Luke Shaw. Shaw is among the best prospects in English football, and would be a major asset to a team that seems to be aging and a bit rusty as of late.

The article also reports that in spite of the interest Arsenal has shown, it will be battling both Chelsea and Manchester City to sign this top-notch prospect.

The Southampton academy defender can eventually help strengthen a team that seems to be a bit slower in the back at times.

In the three games against Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United, Arsenal has given up a whopping 12 goals this season, eight of which came at the hands of Rooney and United.

Talk about some scary numbers.

Despite the fact that these are three of the better goal scoring teams in the league, it demonstrates the lack of consistency from the backline from this Arsenal team. Giving up two goals in its last showing to a bottom-half Fulham team after going up 1-0, only gives sign of more concern for this team.

Picking up a solid, young, talented player in the defense like Shaw will be key for this team's ability to keep up with the top teams in the Premier League going forward.

Expect the Gunners to make a strong move to try and pick up the top-notch prospect.