Orkun Kokcu
Arsenal have already eyed Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu as Arteta believes the 19-year-old can become a perfect replacement for Ozil in the No10 role. Kokcu has been dubbed "one of the best midfield players" in Holland by Manchester United legend and former Feyenoord boss Jaap Stam. The teenager has recorded 3 goals and 6 assists across all competitions before the Dutch league was abandoned due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Turkish professional could hugely contribute in Arsenal squad, with the player capable of performing both as an attacking midfielder, as well as taking a more defensive role at the team. Kokcu has two years left in his contract with the current team. However, Gunners could succeed in bringing the youngster to the Premier League side․
Jonathan David
Another attacking midfield option could become David, who is currently playing for KAA Gent. The 20-year-old has scored 23 goals and provided 10 assists in all competitions for the Belgian side this term. Despite his young age, the youngster has already managed to sparkle in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League, pushing himself into the first team at the beginning of the 2018/19 season. His attacking skills and creativeness in midfield could massively impact on the Gunners’ game. David has impressed in international football as well. He is already among Canada’s top 10 all-time goalscorers with 11 goals and 5 assists in just 12 senior caps. Moreover, in 2019 he picked up the golden boot award at the CONCACAF Gold Cup and won Canada’s player of the year award.
Isco
Arsenal have been previously linked with Real Madrid midfielder for the winter transfer window amid Manchester City interest. The player himself revealed he is open to leaving the La Liga club, having found his playing time limited with the team. The 28-year-old has recorded just 3 goals and 2 assists with Zinedine Zidane’s side this term. So his move to Arsenal is a deal both sides will benefit. The Spanish international would be given more playing time for regular football, while the Gunners could solve their midfield problems. During his spell at Real, Isco has won four Champions Leagues, two La Liga titles and the Copa del Rey.
Philippe Coutinho
Former Premier League man is on his way to England again, after an unsuccessful playing spell with Barcelona. The 28-year-old’s “dream move” to the Catalan giants became a struggle for regular football, which forced the Spanish side to loan him to Germany champions, Bayern Munich. Now, as Barcelona are keen to sell the Brazil international, Arsenal could become the next destination for the midfielder. Quique Setien’s side have eyed the Gunners’ Mattéo Guendouzi so that the two sides are likely to end up on a swap deal, with Arsenal paying an additional £9m for Coutinho. It should be noted that the former Liverpool midfielder’s skills and creativity in midfield could perfectly fit for replacing Ozil at Emirates Stadium.
Emile Smith Rowe
In another scenario, Mikel Arteta might decide to solve the midfield problem, relying on the club academy players, and the possible savior could become Emile Smith Rowe. The 20-year-old has already managed to impress with his loan side, Huddersfield Town, scoring 1 goal and providing 3 assists for the Championship side. The England professional has only made 12 competitive appearances for Arsenal first-team and is yet to make his senior performances for the Gunners. And it is likely that he could become a part of Arteta’s rebuild of the squad next season. The manager himself didn’t hide his excitement over the youngster’s development, saying: "He's a player with very specific qualities to play in those pockets in that position as an attacking midfielder. I am excited to work with him. I have been talking with him and I have followed him during his spell on loan. I think he's someone who can be pretty impressive.”