Debuchy is desperate for first-team football after losing his place in the France squad ahead of this summer’s European Championship and is considering offers from Aston Villa, Sunderland and Bayer Leverkusen. His permanent departure, though, would carry the risk of leaving Arsenal short at right-back. Hector Bellerin has become the clear first-choice right-back and, while Arsenal do also have Calum Chambers, he is increasingly seen as more of a specialist in central defence or even holding midfield.