And what would it take for them to change their view on the England international? As a quick, adaptable, alert centre-back who is good on the ball and keen to recover possession high up the pitch, it's no surprise that Arsenal moved for him.
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He has not made a single error leading to a goal this campaign, so long gone are the days of Mustafi in our starting 11, with a constant dread of a leaky defence.
Opposition attacks break down as soon as they begin.
And, too many times in doing so, he is caught out of position.
He subsequently played in the , and won the with Leeds.