Arsenal splashed out on a new midfielder last summer by bringing in Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid, but they are now being linked with another expensive addition.
Spanish newspaper Estadio Deportivo claim that Arsenal are looking to sign Real Betis star Guido Rodriguez, even if he isn’t particularly pushing for a move.
Rodriguez has a release clause of €80million (£68million) in his contract, but Betis may be willing to negotiate down from that slightly.
The Argentinian is an aggressive and combative anchor man, and his impressive displays for Betis mean it’s no great surprise that Edu is looking at signing him.
However, why pump millions into another midfield signing when Miguel Azeez is coming through the Hale End ranks?
Azeez has adapted his game to become a number six in recent times, operating in front of the Arsenal back four during his Premier League 2 appearances.
The 18-year-old has grown defensively whilst continuing to show that he is a talented player on the ball, passing progressively through the lines.
Arsenal have seen their Hale End talents become first-team stars; Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe are exceptional prospects, whilst Folarin Balogun, Eddie Nketiah, Joe Willock, Reiss Nelson and Ainsley Maitland-Niles have real potential.
Azeez should be the next player emerging into the first-team setup very soon, and rather than spend millions on a player who will be 27 by the time the summer window opens, why not show faith in Azeez?
His stunning goal against Blackburn Rovers this weekend was more proof that Azeez can save Arsenal millions, and Edu must pay attention rather than go for Rodriguez.
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