Over the past few years, Arsenal has undergone a truly remarkable change.
A club that was mired in mid-table mediocrity has been transformed by Mikel Arteta and Edu Gaspar into one that is now regularly vying for the Premier League crown and appears poised to advance far in the Champions League.
The Spaniard’s managerial skills and tactical acumen have played a significant role in this change, but a number of outstanding transfers have also contributed to it. Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, and Gabriel Magalhaes are just a few of the players who have joined in the last four years and are now undroppable.
There is always space for improvement, even though the team is capable of competing for major awards. According to recent reports, the North Londoners appear to have their sights set on one of the Premier League’s most exciting attackers this season, a player who could cause problems for Leandro Trossard.
News about transfers to Arsenal
Arsenal is now one of several teams interested in signing Aston Villa player Jhon Duran, and they have already contacted each other about a possible transfer, according to a recent report from the Colombian daily AS.
The report claims that, alongside the Gunners, Barcelona are very keen on the 20-year-old sensation, while reports in the summer linked fellow Premier League sides, Chelsea and West Ham United, to the player.
Unfortunately for the North Londoners, the interest of these other clubs isn’t the most significant barrier to signing the Colombian international; that would be his price.
Although that is a significant sum of money, it is not shocking given that he signed a new, long-term contract earlier this month. AS reports that the Villans are seeking at least €90 million to £75 million for the amazing goal scorer.
Even while it might jeopardize Trossard’s long-term future at the Emirates, given his performance this season, it is certainly worth pursuing, even though it would be a costly and difficult transfer to complete.
Why Trossard would not want Duran
To start with, Trossard has demonstrated throughout his tenure at the club that he is a very valuable player who frequently steps up in crucial situations. He has started 45.5% of the team’s 79 games on the bench, indicating that he is not a sure starter.
When everyone is healthy, for instance, the Belgian rarely starts ahead of Odegaard in the ten position, and he rarely starts ahead of Gabriel Martinelli on the flank for an extended amount of time. He also rarely starts ahead of Kai Havertz up top.
The 29-year-old’s 20 goals and 13 assists for the team are more than respectable, so this isn’t a judgment on his skill, but it does indicate that Arteta thinks his greatest position is as a super-sub, or the 12th man.
What would happen to the Belgian if the North Londoners spent upwards of £75 million on the 20-year-old goalscoring “maverick,” as pundit Ben Mattinson has called him, who has performed well off the bench for the Villans this season?Furthermore, before to his injury this season, the £27 million player was frequently substituted when the club needed a goal, but his performance this season is completely unmatched by the Villa star.
For instance, the 20-year-old prospect has scored four goals in as many games as the Waterschei-born star, who has scored two goals in his eight League appearances. In contrast, the Colombian has scored seven goals in 12 League Cup and Champions League games, compared to the Gunners star’s two goals and one assist in 11.
In the end, even though Trossard can play more positions than Duran, Arteta may find him to be the perfect upgrade due to his goal totals, potential price tag, and ability to play off the bench. Should this transfer proceed, the former Brighton star may see a significant reduction in playing time at the Emirates.