Arsenal's fourth summer signing after Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber sparks debate

 Arsenal have certainly stood out from the crowd with their £200 million-plus investment this summer after signing Kai Havertz and agreeing deals for both Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber. There’s an expectation, however, that more could still occur.

Where that might be remains somewhat unknown although there’s potential for gaps if some players depart this summer. However, the potential for further investment at right-back has raised eyebrows among the football.london writers who are not in agreement about the need for incomings in this position.

There were times last season when I felt Arsenal lacked something in games. Away at both Manchester United and Everton, Ben White was brought off when the Gunners were trailing for Takehiro Tomiyasu but the switch did little to change much besides a set of fresh legs.

This isn’t a criticism of either player. Both are very highly appreciated and for good reason, however, they are similar in their traits. The signing of Jurrien Timber is again a player with the potential to offer something at right-back although he played every Eredivisie game at centre-half for Ajax last season.

There’s certainly scope to add something different in terms of a new variable and it makes sense given the links we’ve seen. football.london understands both Jeremie Frimpong and Ivan Fresneda are of interest to the club and reports in Germany have linked Arsenal with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Henrichs.

Before links to Jurrien Timber emerged, I didn't think Arsenal needed to sign a new full-back this summer and that's with Kieran Tierney, Cedric and Nuno Tavares all tipped to leave one way or another as there's a strong argument that it's still an area of strength regardless of potential departures.

Now with the Dutchman on the verge of signing, the fact he can also operate at right-back simply reinforces my belief that the Gunners have enough options when factoring Benjamin White and Takehiro Tomiyasu into the equation as well as youngster Reuell Walters who was on the fringes of a first-team breakthrough towards the end of last season.

Ultimately it will come down to luck and avoiding injuries but as things stand, a new right-back - whether it be Jeremie Frimpong, Benjamin Henrichs or Ivan Fresneda - is not a necessity for Arsenal especially as there are other areas in the squad that need addressing still.