The forward and defensive positions, which clearly needed strengthening toward the close of the previous season, were both improved by Arsenal during the summer transfer window. The window still needs more purchases, even if it’s off to a great start.
Without much success, the Gunners have spent the whole summer window seeking a midfielder and a winger. However, now that the asking price for Cody Gakpo, who has been connected to the squad since the start of the January transfer window the year before, has been made public, things may be about to get better for Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta’s squad requires more options on the wings to provide Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli with more formidable opposition. Gakpo could increase Arsenal’s depth and provide the required competition for the starting flank position.
The club’s futile attempt to sign Raphinha, whom Mikel Arteta is said to be trying to replace before the transfer window shuts, is the clearest hint yet that the squad is serious about acquiring a winger. There hasn’t been any activity since, which shows that the Brazilian’s employment was a fantastic chance that couldn’t be passed up.
According to Ryan Taylor of the Daily Express, Arsenal can afford to bring in Gakpo. This is due to the Dutchman’s estimated worth of £30 to £35 million.
For PSV last season, the 22-year-old played 42 games on the left side and an additional three as a center forward. He has scored 19 goals from the left flank and two goals in three games as a striker, displaying a clinical skill from whatever position he plays. Last season, the winger was among the top 10 under-23 players in Europe for both goals and assists. He played superbly this season, which explains why Arsenal are rumored to have been interested in him. As demonstrated by his ranking among the top young players in Europe last season, Gakpo has the talent and capabilities to flourish in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta and Edu should think about making the deal before the transfer window shuts.
The fact that Gakpo is vice-captain at PSV shows that the Dutchman has already checked off several of Arteta’s requirements for relevance in the locker room, despite the harshness of the Premier League casting doubt on the winger’s ability to adapt. It demonstrates how well he would blend into Arsenal’s culture.
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