Kevin Campbell has named two players that Arsenal should sign

Former Arsenal star Kevin Campbell has urged the Gunners to sign their two transfer targets - Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney and Saint Etienne youngster William Saliba. "It's no secret that Arsenal's defence wasn't as good as it should have been last season," Campbell told football.london in an exclusive interview. "Laurent Koscienly has been a real servant to the club but he's approaching veteran stage and needs to be replaced. Nacho Monreal is 33 years old and not getting any younger while it's fair to say Shkodran Mustafi hasn't played well. "Arsenal need to solidify their defence. I know they've been linked with a lot of players such as Thomas Meunier, Samuel Umtiti, Joachim Andersen and Armando Izzo - who are all good players but I would pull out all the stops to get William Saliba. "He might be young but he is very talented - and of course Kieran Tierney." Arsenal have missed out on the chance to play in the Champions League during the upcoming season as the Gunners finished 5th in the Premier League and lost the Europa League final against Chelsea. And Campbell thinks that signing William Saliba and Kieran Tierney might be a boost for Emery in their Champions Lague hopes. "If Arsenal could get those two players then it would give Emery such a boost in terms of their Champions League hopes for next season," continued Campbell. "I know we only finished one point off fourth place last season but if we had beaten Brighton instead of drawing 1-1 and beaten, or even drew with Crystal Palace over Easter, instead of losing 3-2, then we would have made the top four. "I know you shouldn't revisit particular games and say 'what if' but it's fine margins at that level and I believe Saliba and Tierney would help Arsenal to greater heights next season. "Arsenal are playing the game with lower bids but they know the time will come when they have to offer a price acceptable to the selling club and hopefully they will. "I'd love to see Saliba and TIerney at Arsenal - they would really give everyone a lift and strengthen the defence."

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