Arsenal have been linked with a move for Raheem Sterling in recent days, and if they land the winger it could inject a new life into Mikel Arteta’s reign at Arsenal.
It’s fair to say that Arsenal haven’t been brilliant since the Spaniard took charge, finishing eighth two years in a row, but if Sterling came in, Arteta’s reign could be re-ignited.
One of Arteta’s biggest achievements in his coaching career to date was the fantastic work he did with the wingers during his time at Manchester City, and Sterling has previously given the Arsenal boss a glowing review.
We’ve heard plenty of stories about how Arteta worked wonders with Sterling at City, and if Edu signs him for Arsenal, there’s no reason why the Spaniard couldn’t repeat the trick.
Arteta’s Arsenal have far too often lacked a real spark going forward. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s drop-off this season has been nothing short of a nightmare, Nicolas Pepe still blows hot and cold, while Alexandre Lacazette remains a very inconsistent striker.
Sterling is a top player in the prime of his career. He’s proven himself to be a guaranteed source of goals in recent years, and Arteta knows exactly how to get the best out of him, having struck up a fantastic partnership with him at City.
The idea of Arteta and Sterling re-uniting is mouth-watering, and if the Spaniard can get the Englishman playing his best football at the Emirates, this could be the signing that really sees Arsenal push on under their manager.
There’s a reason Sterling has been described as a ‘complete player’ in the past, and that’s because he has the ability to be one of the best wingers in the Premier League on his day.
Every now and then a manager needs a marquee signing to get the best out of his teams. Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool became the force they are today after bringing Virgil van Dijk in, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United improved 10-fold after Bruno Fernandes was signed, and given Arteta and Sterling’s fantastic relationship, there’s no reason why he couldn’t have a similar impact in north London.
Edu signing Sterling could inject a new life into Arteta’s Arsenal squad.
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