Why Arsenal must sign Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez
Arsenal are considering a move for Lucas Vazquez from Real Madrid this summer. In fact, Unai Emery has reportedly made the Spaniard his top transfer target. The Gunners might offer to triple the player’s current terms to lure him to North London. Arsenal are currently focusing on rebuilding their squad to stand strong in the post-Wenger era.
To that end, Vazquez could provide them with a new dimension to their game. He is a versatile player who can play across various positions and perform roles impeccably. And signing him would be a major statement of intent from the Gunners.
Let us take an in-depth look as to why Arsenal will benefit two-fold by having a player of his quality.
Scouting Report
The Spaniard is an industrious winger with the ability to play on either side of the pitch. He epitomizes the team culture in Real Madrid by working hard off the ball and being technical on it. The 26-year-old can dribble past defenders, put in dangerous crosses and can diligently contribute to the defensive work as well.
He scored 4 goals and supplied 7 assists in 29 La Liga appearances last season (17 from the bench). The Spaniard created 48 chances overall, with 41 key passes. He has an average dribbling and crossing rate of 1.1 and 0.7 per game. Vazquez’s defensive work often goes unnoticed but last season, he won 33 of the 98 tackles attempted and also won 32 of the 54 take-ons against defenders.
All in all, Vazquez plays for the team. His work ethic and skills could truly take Arsenal to a new level next season.
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Verdict
Arsenal are in dire need of a genuine winger – and the requirement will be quite apparent in Emery’s favoured 4-3-3 system. The likes of Mesut Ozil and Alex Iwobi are not typical wide players. In Vazquez, the Gunners will get find a true-blue winger who boasts of quality on and off the ball.
Emery must have a character like him in his armoury. Hence, the Gunners must do everything they can to sign Vazquez this summer.
