Spanish football expert and former Spurs forward Terry Gibson believes Arsenal are on the verge of signing a ‘super footballer’ in Santi Cazorla.
When asked on talkSPORT’s ‘Transfer Tavern Show’ about the imminent arrival of the Spaniard to The Emirates and what kind of player the 27-yea-old is, Gibson said:
‘He’s a fantastic player.
‘If he does sign for Arsenal, which looks likely now, he’ll embrace the Premiership. I think we’ll enjoy watching him and as a Spurs fan I’m gutted he’s going to Arsenal, he’s that good
‘He’s a creative midfield player similar to Xavi and Iniesta, and his level is just below them.
‘He really is a super footballer.’
When asked if he is what Arsenal are looking for, in terms of imposing himself in the side, Gibson replied:
‘He’s a perfect fit for Arsenal. A two-footed player. He’s very, very creative. His strength is creating goals for other players; he weighed in with nine last year for Malaga himself.’
He added:
‘He’s an expert at set-pieces around the edge of the box. He’s a lovely footballer. He can work his way out of trouble in tight midfield positions.
‘Everybody knows Xavi and Iniesta, he is a replica of those two.’
The Spanish midfielder underwent his medical in London during the weekend and is set to be unveiled, officially, as an Arsenal player early next week.
So with Cazorla pretty much in the bag, and Lukas Podolski and Olivier Giroud already settling in at the club, I’m not afraid to say that we are looking in pretty good shape ahead of the new season which commences in 13 days time.
A few more additions would be welcomed, preferably a right-back and a perhaps another goalkeeper (Jack Butland will do me) and I’m sure we’ll be lifting some silverware this season, thus ending this horrible drought which has been looming over us for seven years.
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Too right. if we can get walcott song and even rvp signed i think only a versatile defender is required unless of course mannone and fabianski leave. it does mean that we are still needing 3 of the over 21s need to find new clubs to bring the numbers down to 25 however eastmond lansbury squillaci mannone fabianski arshavin park chamakh bendtner will surely fill those 3 positions between them.
That’s a good way to look at it. Too often people say who they think should go and who should stay but the squad is 25 players over 21 so it is possible to calculate quite precisely how many NEED to be sold because they will be ineligible next season. I am not sure about Jenkinson as backup RB but i’d be surprised if Arsene keeps spending. The net transfer spend this summer is greater than in any season since Arsene Wenger arrived, and that’s before the signing of Santi which would make it double what has ever been spent by Arsene before. Funnily enough that change in philosophy and ambition hasn’t been mentioned before.
hop gibson ain’t overrating the guy: coz if he is that good, then why has’nt he been playing 1st team soccer 4 madrid, huh?
Because he played for Malaga! You spanner
lol spastic
He turned down the chance to sign for real Madrid a few years ago to stay at Villarreal.. Wanted to stay loyal to them and now has learn from that mistake by ditching Malaga before it gets any worse to sign for arsenal
Lol spanner love it. Just wait and see what this guy can do your change your tune just like all the other haters. Aw knows what hes doing. With a board would don’t want to spend and he’s been stabbed in the back publicy and let down by are whole host of players if half of these two faced greedy shits had stuck around we would have won at lest three prem trophys
It’s all looking good for the gunners in the coming season. But if RVP must leave then we might need another striker. I guess we could sell him to City and get some cash plus a tantalizing Edin Dzeko (his wages could be an issue though).
Why have we not signed him yet when the Russian Team has just signed his team mate that Spurs were after?
Something doesn’t look right here & I hope the plug is not pulled on this deal in the last minute over 2 or £3M that Arsene is not willing to cough up!
He’s confirmed it on his own twitter page. I think the deal is done..https://twitter.com/SCazorla12
I hope Alex Song’s tranfer is just a rumour…
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