Arsenal defender Johan Djourou isn’t too worried by the prospect of star midfielders Cesc Fabreags and Samir Nasri leaving, claiming they will both be replaced.
The Gunners will begin negotations with Barcelona over a move for the Spanish midfielder, Goal.com revealed on Friday, whille manager Arsene Wenger admitted he was not confident of keeping Frenchman Nasri, who has been linked with a transfer to Manchester City.
But Djourou believes his club will find replacements for the midfield duo.
“Of course we do not want our best players to leave, but if they have to go, they will go and I am sure the manager will replace who will go,” the Switzerland international told the club’s official website.
“We know that every summer, you are going to have a big story about players leaving and coming in.”
Arsenal head to Germany on Friday to continue their pre-season training programme and Djourou thinks the trip will have a positive effect adding that the players need to concentrate on their job of playing football and preparing for the coming season.
“For us players, it is just about focusing on the team and being ready for the season,” he added.
“It brought the players closer together and that is good. The mood is great and you can see that.”
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Arsenal defender Johan Djourou believes Cesc Fabregas & Samir Nasri can be replaced if they leave