The pre-season games we played have allowed Unai Emery to get to know his players a bit better, and with less than a week before the season starts, he appears to have decided that the centre of our defence isn't quite up to scratch. That is the only explanation I can find for allowing Calum Chambers to go on loan to Fulham, and as to why we're being linked with Croatian international Domagoj Vida. Let's start with Chambers though. Just last month the 23 year old signed a new long-term contract with the club, and the new head coach sounded effusive about him, saying: I’m delighted Calum has extended his stay with us. He played an important role last season and will be part of my plans...
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