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Chelsea could hand Arsenal a key transfer boost following N'Golo Kante's potential move to Barcelona, with the Gunners hoping to capitalise in the January ...

[Albert Sambi Lokonga](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/albert-sambi-lokonga-arsenal-transfer-25327366) and Mohammed Elneny are the two backup players to Partey and Granit Xhaka, but their levels in terms of experience and quality do not compare with the two starters. This is an opportunity that Arsenal can look to pounce on, and without the threat of Barcelona, Edu could have less competition. [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/william-saliba-arsenal-world-cup-25472072) because Neves and Kante play in the same area of the pitch, which means it is unlikely for Barcelona to sign both players in one transfer window. The Gunners are known to be admirers of the Portuguese international after being heavily linked with him last season. Thomas Partey has been excellent for Arsenal in the early weeks of this season and is a crucial piece of Mikel Arteta’s midfield jigsaw. This comes after recent links with Kante potentially making the switch to the Emirates Stadium.