Arsenal have discovered their place within the race to signal Malick Fofana, with the winger set to maneuver to Barcelona, in line with current reviews.
Regardless of how effectively the Gunners have carried out thus far this season, their left flank stays their greatest weak spot. Martinelli’s kind stays inconsistent and he stays sidelined, whereas Leandro Trossard is at present 30 years previous and isn’t a long-term possibility. After addressing their striker downside by signing Victor Gokeres in the summertime, Arsenal should do the identical on the left flank.
That stated, on condition that they sit on the high of the Premier League with their wonderful defensive efficiency and set-piece menace, the north Londoners most likely will not must rush to purchase their potential for enchancment.
Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Sunderland was the primary time Arsenal have dropped factors within the Premier League since September, they usually haven’t misplaced in all competitions since August. Every thing is lastly shifting in direction of main silverware for Mikel Arteta.
In a super world for the individuals at Emirates, Arsenal would have the right alternative to progress in direction of Premier League glory after which welcome different enhancements.
Javi Guerra is already rumored to be on the shortlist for the Champions League, including yet one more expertise to La Liga, and he isn’t the one participant on the shortlist.
Current reviews have additionally advised Arsenal’s curiosity in Lyon’s Fofana, who is among the most sought-after wingers in European soccer. These identical reviews even revealed the place the Gunners stand within the race to safe his signature.
Fofana’s desires revealed as Arsenal determine on switch place
In response to Spanish newspaper Sport, Arsenal are at present the staff most keen on signing Fofana, together with Chelsea, which was a disappointing blow for Barcelona. The Belgian star has made no secret of his want to make a everlasting transfer to the Premier League, together with his agent admitting earlier this 12 months that he was dreaming of a transfer to Liverpool.
This will likely seem to be a blow for a staff like Arsenal, however reviews counsel it’s the Gunners, not the Reds, who’re on the entrance of the race to signal him. The north Londoners, who’ve the potential to win the Premier League title, are eyeing each probability to sway Fofana, who has his sights set on English soccer quite than a transfer to Barcelona.
Fofana’s agent, Bobo Fofana, stated in March: “His coronary heart is with Liverpool. He has the potential to grow to be a daily and above all we would like him to be the successor to African legends like Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Elhadji Diouf.”
Described as an “explosive” participant by Como scout Ben Mattinson, Fofana is a expertise Arsenal will not need to miss out on, particularly if they’re handy the title to rivals Liverpool.
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