Paul Merson has raved about Brighton and Hove Albion winger Leandro Trossard in Sportskeeda, amid reported interest from Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.
The former Arsenal star believes that Trossard, linked with a move to the Gunners in the summer transfer window, is underrated.
The Sky Sports pundit believes that the 27-year-old Belgium international winger could easily play for one of the top teams in the Premier League.
NEW 22/23 Barcelona home kit at Kitbag – Exclusions apply
According to Voetbal Belgie, Arsenal want to sign Trossard from Premier League rivals Brighton in the summer transfer window.
Praise for Arsenal target Leandro Trossard
Merson wrote on SportsKeeda: “Leandro Trossard is such an intelligent footballer and a special, special player on his day.
“He isn’t always consistent, but he’s capable of playing in multiple positions across the frontline and moves the ball around well, I just don’t feel like he gets the accolades he deserves because he plays for Brighton.
“He gets called up regularly for Belgium and that says a lot because Roberto Martinez has a talented pool of players to choose from, especially when it comes to attackers.
“With the talent Trossard’s got, it wouldn’t surprise me if he played a role for the national team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, so teams interested in him should probably look to snap him up this summer before his value soares.
“There are a couple of other players I could have picked from Brighton because they are a really good football-playing side, but I just like the way Trossard plays and have always felt that he’s a bit underrated.
“No disrespect to Brighton, but he can go higher and easily turn out for one of the top teams in the Premier League.”
Gunners transfer this summer?
In our view, Arsenal could be able to sign Leandro Trossard from Premier League rivals Brighton and Hove Albion in the summer transfer window.
The 27-year-old is a very good winger who has done well in England since he moved to Brighton in 2019.
The £43,000-a-week (SalarySport) winger scored eight goals and gave three assists in the Premier League this past season.
Trossard has scored 18 goals and created 16 big chances in 100 appearances in the Premier League so far in his career.
If Arsenal do make a good offer, then, in our opinion, Brighton are unlikely to make it difficult for the Gunners to sign the winger, who himself could be tempted to move to the Emirates Stadium.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
