Angel Di Maria has hinted that he may leave Real Madrid this summer – and with Arsenal’s left wing short of options, would a move for the Argentine star be a wise one for Arsene Wenger to undertake?
Despite making a total of 55 appearances (44 as a starter) for the Madrid giants last season and playing an instrumental role in helping Real clinch their 10th European title against city rivals Ateltico last Saturday, the 26-year-old wideman, who had been expected to leave following the arrival of Gareth Bale last summer, is now considering his future at the Bernabeu.
The Argentina international was quoted in the Daily Star saying:
‘I am not going to lie, I know that there are clubs that want to sign me and can match Real Madrid’s demands.
‘But that’s up to my representatives and the club. I will stay if the club wants me to stay.’
He added:
‘I am not thinking about my future now. We will see what Madrid have in mind, whether they want me to stay or leave.
‘I am happy at Madrid. I had a great season and always had everybody’s support.
‘But sometimes you don’t have a choice, even when you want to stay yourself.’
Several clubs including the likes of Monaco, PSG, ManchesterCity and United, are believed to be weighing up a move for Di Maria this summer, but should Arsenal be among the flock as well?
Although Di Maria has a tendency to feign injury and go down a lot, the guy is one of the best wingers in world football in my opinion. He has bags of energy and is a threat to any full-back when bombing forward. He also possesses excellent ball control, agility, athleticism and delivers great balls into the box from the wide position.
We have seen Lukas Podolski play on the left for us since his arrival from FC Koln two years ago and although he has performed decently, the German is not a natural winger by any means.
Wenger has also experimented with Mesut Ozil in this position but it just hasn’t worked for either both player and club. Santi Cazorla has also featured out on the left but he is clearly more effective in the middle of the park.
Signing Di Maria would kill two birds with one stone in my view, as the Argentine would easily fit right into the side and solve our problems on left, allowing Podolski to challenge Olivier Giroud for the frontman role this season.
I don’t exactly know what Di Maria’s price tag is, but reports suggest it ranges between £25-30 million – a price well worth paying for one of footballs most potent attackers.
I think it dat way 2,if nt 4 players wu work 2geda wit messi,it will be a little difficult 4 him..and luking at it carzola wil av 2 play wit poldoski in d world cup 4 Germany..so been an advantage both players ar playing 4 arsenal nd dat wil also help if di maria comes in playing wit ozil,carzola,matersacker,poldoski….it think he sud join arsenal.
I like to c di maria in arsenal jersey….pls board n arsen wenger pls bring to emirate
dat has been my prayer since i heard about arsenal interest,please wenger sign him.
That will the best signing of the season
Arsenal mst sign him bcz he is the best winger & next season arsenal will deriver
He would be a fantastic signing. I believe that is what the general consensus is. Hard to tell from reading previous comments that are not written in any language known on this planet
Dimaria or Grezman! who iz de best scorer?
Di maria or Griezman? who is the best scorer?
In the name of hope….Wenger if u miss out on Di Maria then u need to examine your head,forget about Fabergas…If you staying at Arsenal be sure to make history and write your name in the history books of England…Di Maria is the guy…
Jeez arsenal, if di maria comes trust me arsenal would be going places next season and upper, would help ozil up his game, and defences would tremmble. This guy is like a god when he attacks. The problem lyks of psg and so when they notice he is really for sale they might offer more than arsenal, hope our dear coach and the boards are ready to spend