Arsenal Players Who Might Leave in the Summer & Players Who Might Replace Them

This slideshow is a few months early, but waiting for this Barca game is killing me.

This is a nice way to kill time plus look at our possible squad for next season.

As for the players who might replace the outgoing ones, I am not going to add any external players because Wenger signs players I have never even heard of (Koscielny, Squillaci and Vermaelen, to name a few).

Manuel Almunia

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: A relieved Manuel Almunia of Arsenal looks on as a shot on his goal goes wide during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON fourth round match between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town at The Emirates Stadium on January 30, 2011 in London

Almunia went from being first choice to third choice in space of a few months.

With his contract running out, it's unlikely he will renew his contract and be content with being the third-choice keeper at Arsenal.

Denilson

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: Denilson of Arsenal in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at City of Manchester Stadium on October 24, 2010 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Imag

Denilson was a player who came with a lot of promise but has been unsuccessful in nailing down a place in our First XI. With the rise of Wilshere, he has seen his first appearances shrink to only four PL starts this season.

Denilson is now at an age where he needs to play regular football. With the rise of midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger might just approve Denilson's transfer.

Nicklas Bendtner

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Nicklas Bendtner of Arsenal celebrates as he scores their first goal during the Carling Cup Semi Final Second Leg match between Arsenal and Ipswich Town at Emirates Stadium on January 25, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by

Bendtner is a player who has expressed his desire to leave the club quite a few times this season. This summer, he might just get his wish.

His departure, though, will mean Wenger needs to dip in the transfer market to find another third-choice ST.

Kyle Bartley

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ATHENS, GREECE - DECEMBER 09: Kyle Bartley of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Olympiakos and Arsenal at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium on December 9, 2009 in Athens, Greece. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Im

Kyle Bartley this season has gone from a loan spell at a struggling championship club (Sheffield United) to Scottish Champions Rangers FC, where his appearances have earned him rave reviews.

Bartley is a 6'3" powerhouse, a CB by trade but he's just as comfortable playing as a fullback or in the midfield.

He is a no-nonsense defender and with the experience he receives at Rangers, he might just be ready to compete with likes of Squillaci for a first-team place.

Bartley can provide valuable cover in the CB, RB and DM positions.

Emmanuel Frimpong

Emmanuel Frimpong has been one of the unlucky ones this season. His performances in preseason convinced manager Arsene Wenger that he was ready for the first-team place, but Frimpong suffered an injury that kept him out till now. 

With Wenger looking for a player who can provide competent backup to Song, Frimpong might just be the answer he's looking for.

Next season can turn to be a very big season for our young Ghanian star.

Squad Look for Next Season

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ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Cesc Fabregas and Bacary Sagna of Arsenal warm-up during training at London Colney on February 15, 2011 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

GK: Fabianski, Szczesny, Mannone/Shea

Fullbacks: Sagna, Eboue, Clichy, Gibbs

Center Backs: Vermaelen, Djourou, Koscielny, Squillaci, Bartley

Defensive Midfielders: Song, Frimpong

Center Midfielders: Fabregas, Ramsey, Rosicky, Wilshere, Diaby

Wingers: Nasri, Walcott, Arshavin, Vela 

Strikers: Van Persie, Chamak, ?

Players who have a chance of coming into the first team if they receive a work permit:

Wellington Silva, Pedro Bothelo, Ryo Miyaichi