Guillem Balague has insisted that Arsenal are likely to miss out on Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi, although it isn't entirely their fault. The German international has been linked with a move to north London for weeks, with Arsene Wenger scrambling to address a major issue with his squad. With Per Mertesacker and Gabriel sidelined with injury, the French tactician needs experience and quality in central defence with summer signing Rob Holding thrown in the deep end to start the new Premier League campaign. Wenger would have hoped to have been able to secure the signing of Mustafi this summer ahead of the deadline, but the 24-year-old's release clause could now be a major stumbling...
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