With Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri having already departed, and with just one point collected from Arsenal’s opening two Premier League games, Arsene Wenger is under huge pressure to spend big and improve his squad.
The latest name to be linked with a move to the Emirates is Swiss midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri. The 19-year old currently plays for FC Basel and his growing reputation in football has seen him become the subject of much interest this summer.
Able to play on either wing, Shaqiri would offer Wenger some much needed versatility in what has become an under-strength midfield. He also posses a great left foot, highlighted when he scored his first international goal for Switzerland, against England in the European Championship Qualifiers.
His standout performances in this summer’s European Under-21 Championships have also done no harm to the youngster, who is not only seen as the future of Swiss football, but as one of the best talents Europe has to offer.
Whilst his abilities have not been tested in a more demanding division than the Swiss Super League, 4-4-2.com are reporting that Arsenal are ready to offer £8 million to secure the winger’s signature.
With many Arsenal fans dubious to say the least about Wenger’s continued transfer policy of bringing in younger players, despite the departure of several senior players in recent times, this may not be the best deal to placate them.
However, unlike Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain this season, and Theo Walcott back in 2006, Shaqiri, should he make the move, would be ready for the rigours of first-team football immediately, and will likely become an integral part of the Gunners squad.
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Written by Alex Shaw
What kind of late news are we reading here? How can you say Nasri is moving closer and closer to finalizing his move to City when he has already gone and he has been announced as a city player?
YES GO FOR HIM URGENTLY HE LOOK LIKE EXACTLY OUR STAR WILSHERE HE IS GOOD ON THE BALL AND HE IS QUICK AND EYE FOR GOAL VERY GOOD YOUNG PLAYER
I agree with mario. He is a quality player. the fact that he is 19 is not important if he is ready made and will perform
Don’t hesitate just bringin him,we are running out of tyme.
ENOUGH ON THE LINKING. 5 DAYS TO GO AND STILL LINKING BUT NO SIGNING.
i AM SURE TOMORROW WE WILL BE LINKED WITH MESSI AND C-RONALDO