In what could lead to an extremely interesting last few hours of the January transfer window, Arsenal have been linked with a last-minute move for a midfielder.
German outlet Sport21 are reporting that both Arsenal and their fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur have tabled bids for Juventus midfielder Emre Can, who moved to the Italian giants on a free transfer in 2018.
The report claims that Juventus and Borussia Dortmund have agreed on a transfer deal, but the midfielder hasn’t accepted the German club’s offer yet.
In the season following Can’s move to Juventus, he played 35 games, scored 4 goals and grabbed 1 assist. However, these statistics do not represent the central midfielder’s contribution to the side as he is a strong defensive asset with his strength and ability to tackle as key aspects to his game.
The Sport21 report also states that it is believed that the bid for Can may have to be a minimum of £21 million in order for the player to move this transfer window.
Whether Arsenal feel comfortable spending this much is yet to be seen, but the Gunners could certainly do with Can.
Although almost every aspect of Arsenal’s game has been tested heavily this season, some of the most notable failures have been in defence and within the midfield area.
Granit Xhaka has had a difficult season, to say the least, and Mesut Ozil has been the subject of harsh criticism. Can will be an excellent addition to the Emirates club.
It may be hard to convince the player to move to the Arsenal given their poor position in 10th in the Premier League and the lack of certainty as to whether the club will make it to the Champions League or even the Europa League.
Tottenham will be keen to take the player out of Arsenal’s grasp, so we can only hope that the Gunners make the bid big enough to guarantee the player’s services.
