Shkodran Mustafi has become a scapegoat for many of the problems Arsenal have faced.
While he may have never lived up to his billing as a commanding, ball-playing defender, signed from Valencia in 2016 in a deal worth in excess of £35million, the Germany international has become the subject of boos from his own club's fans.
Claims that Roma want to take the centre-back this summer at a cutprice fee has left some supporters excited despite the loss in headcount at the back that could cause Unai Emery further headaches.
However, the rumour circulating on social media to link Mustafi with a move to the Italian capital appears to be fictitious, although built upon suggestions earlier in the year that the Serie A side may want to sign him.
That hasn't stopped Arsenal fans buying into the idea, underlining their feelings over the 27-year-old and his place in the squad.
Rival supporters too hailed the Gunners - even if the rumour wasn't quite what it seemed.
Following Laurent Koscielny's refusal to travel with Arsenal on their pre-season tour of the USA, Emery has to assess his options at centre-back for the new season.
Rob Holding is set to return and would be considered as the first-choice option alongside Sokratis Papastathopoulos according to critics of Mustafi.
Last season, the former Bolton Wanderers player was ruled out through injury, along with Hector Bellerin, ruining the balance that the Gunners had found early in the campaign in defence.
