Would this FC Twente star make for a good signing this summer?

The season has only just finished and already the transfers are lining themselves up. With Arsenal already capturing the services of Lukas Podolski from FC Koln they are now apparently in the running for FC Twente striker Luuk De Jong.

Arsenal will face competition for his signature from Liverpool and would probably be brought in to replace Marouane Chamakh, who is thought to be on his way out of the Emirates after a disappointing season.

FC Twente manager Steve McClaren is under intense pressure to balance the books after the Dutch outfit failed to qualify for the Champions League. McClaren also believes that De Jong is built for the Premier League. However, the 21-year-old is keeping his options open, stating recently:

‘I am certainly not necessarily gone, but if something interesting comes up, I will either go there or I will be having a think about it.’

He added:

‘I feel ready to take the next step in my career, to do well when the opportunity arises, because I have developed well at Twente. Some opportunities should be grabbed when they come.’

For me, De Jong would be an amazing signing for Arsenal and a perfect replacement for Chamakh. Last season the Dutch striker scored a very impressive 32 goals in 50 games for FC Twente. He has also been the top goal-scorer for the club for the second season in a row. As well as that, in the 2010/2011 season, he also won the award for having the most assists at the club.

I think that Arsenal should be able to beat off Liverpool for his signature, assuming we are not to engrossed in watching what is happening elsewhere, especially as we are able to offer Champions League football to the youngster.

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