They didn’t make so many purchases last summer, but Arsenal made a lot of money through sales.
Mikel Arteta and Co have won £30 million from Eddie Nketiah’s Crystal Palace, up to £25 million at Aaron Ramsdale in Southampton and up to £34 million at Emile Smithrow in Fulham.
Of these three players, it’s fair to say that the gunner missed Smith Lowe the most. Because injuries and poor forms have seen serious and overwhelming attacks this season – as exemplified by the fact that Liverpool scored 17 goals more than they did in the Premier League.
But Arsenal isn’t just going to bring the cottage’s new star back to the Emirates this summer, but recent reports have linked it with another exciting player who could be a new version next season.
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In part, Arsenal’s appearance is set for massive spending thanks to a lack of spending last summer and an overwhelming domestic campaign this season.
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The sports CP superstar is reportedly available for around £70 million, and while there’s nothing to sniff, it could prove to be a Swedish international bargain as he scored 52 goals in just 48 appearances this season, earning 12 assists and providing 12 assists for Boot.
Another incredible international player linked to Gunner is Real Madrid star Rodrigo.
The Brazilian winger could be available at the end of the season for an astronomical fee of around £123 million. That may be too much, but there’s no doubt that it will improve the North Londoner as the 24-year-old has scored 23 goals involved in 50 games this season.
However, unlike Jacob Ramsey, neither of the aforementioned superstars could be considered the club’s new Smith Lowe.
Yes, according to a recent report from journalist Graeme Bailey, Arsenal is one of several teams interested in signing Aston Villa Ace this summer.
Alongside the gunners, the report revealed that Chelsea and the city of Manchester are also eager to the 23-year-old, and there is a real chance that the villa can leave him when the windows open.
Previous stories claimed that Claret and Blue are valuing the talented ace at around £50 million, but it remains to be seen whether he will be able to use less in the coming months.
Overcoming the line is not an easy transfer, but it’s worth pursuing, especially as he could become Arsenal’s new Smithrow.
Why Ramsey could become Arsenal’s new Smithrow
So, before we get into some other reasons, why should Arsenal try to sign Ramsey this summer, and why is he seen as the “new” Smith Lowe?
Now, there are some surface-level similarities between the two. I’ve been playing in the Premier League for example, the fact that I’m English of the same age, and I’m on my right foot.
However, perhaps the most important similarities lie in positional versatility and playstyle.
On Emirates, the Fulham star was played to the left in the middle of the park or in the left of three or more left in front of the left as a frequent attacking midfielder.
In his career, it was a similar story for the Birmingham-born Ace. Because he is often played in the middle of the park, on the left midfield, or on the left side of Front 3.
This ability to play the role of an attacking midfielder and winger is something very similar to the two British, and the “sensational” villa ace dubbed by journalist Seb Stafford-Bloor makes a very useful player for Arteta in North London.
In addition to his similarities with Cottage Ace, the 23-year-old star, who won the Villa in a 3-1 defeat at the Emirates in 2021, has some impressive underlying numbers for his name.
Ramsey’s FBREF Scout Report | ||
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statistics | Around 90 | Percentile |
Successful take-on percentage | 60.0% | Top 1% |
Pass completed | 85.4% | Top 3% |
Tackle (def 3rd) | 0.77 | Top 8% |
The shot was blocked | 0.14 | Top 10% |
GCA (Live Ball Pass) | 0.48 | Top 13% |
block | 1.20 | Top 16% |
The penalty kick won | 0.05 | Top 18% |
All statistics via FBREF |
For example, FBREF is the top 13% per 90, including the top 1% of midfielders and wingers in the top 5 leagues of Europe’s attacking midfielders and wingers, top 3% of pass completions, top 10% of shots blocked, and top 13% of goal-creating actions from live passes.
Ultimately, the fees may be a little higher, but adding Ramsey to the team will definitely bolster Arsenal ahead of next season.
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