Maybe it was just Dinamo Zagreb, but in the context of the last month or so, Arsenal win in UEFA Champions League Last night felt like a big one.
Mikel Arteta The team cruised to a comfortable 3-0 win, and while there was good performances from most of the key players, it was another lackluster display from Raheem Sterling.
The loaned Chelsea player was the last player standing in place of the injured man Bukayo Saka But, somewhat unsurprisingly, it was unable to replicate even a fraction of Hell Ender's dramatic, game-changing impact.
Saka's season so far |
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a race |
Prem |
UCL |
League Cup |
Appearances |
16 |
5 |
3 |
minutes |
1276' |
433' |
119' |
Objectives |
5 |
4 |
0 |
Helps |
10 |
2 |
1 |
Goal shares in every match |
0.93 |
1.2 |
0.33 |
Number of minutes per goal participation |
85.06' |
72.16' |
119' |
In his defence, the task is almost impossible, as before his injury last month, the 23-year-old was undoubtedly performing at a world-class level, even if those around him were not.
So, recent reports of the club now agreeing personal terms with the striker who looks like he could help shoulder some of the attacking load once he returns from his injury should interest fans.
Arsenal targets the English Premier League star
According to A Latest report of football transfersArsenal continue to search for a new striker this month and have now made progress in their pursuit of the Wolverhampton Wanderers star. Matthews Cunha.
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The report revealed that the two-time Premier League runner-up has now reached an agreement on personal terms with the player himself and that any contract will not present an issue. It is alleged that he is yet to sign the new deal proposed to him by Old Gold.
However, while this is certainly encouraging news for North Londoners, the report also makes clear that as things stand, the two clubs are very far apart in terms of their valuations of the player, with the West Midlands side demanding a fee in excess of £1. 70 million, while the Gunners are unwilling to exceed £45 million for a player who is not considered a high priority target.
Overall, it looks like Arsenal will need to spend more than they would like to land this transfer, but given Cunha's ability, this seems like something worth doing, especially as he could be impressive alongside Saka.
Why would Cunha be an unreal teammate for Saka?
So, apart from the positive momentum that such a signing would certainly bring to Arsenal this season, there are a few key reasons why she would be a great teammate for Saka once he returns from injury, the first being down to his productivity.
For example, the Wolves star has been in sensational form this season, And in only 22 matchesIn a total of 1,717 minutes, he scored ten goals and four assists.
This means that the attacker is “unbelievable”, As journalist Alex Richards called itThe average goal involvement rate is currently every 1.57 games, or every 122.64 minutes, which is impressive for a relegation-threatened team.
Konya vs Havertz |
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player |
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Appearances |
22 |
30 |
minutes |
1717' |
2486' |
Objectives |
10 |
14 |
Helps |
4 |
4 |
Goal shares in every match |
0.63 |
0.60 |
Number of minutes per goal participation |
122.64' |
138.11' |
All statistics via TransfErmarket |
Moreover, when you consider that Kai Havertz, Arsenal's current top scorer, has done so He scored 14 goals and four assists In 30 games, a total of 2,486 minutes, which means an average goal share every 1.66 games, or 138.11 minutes, you begin to imagine how dangerous the Hill Ender can be with the Brazilian most effective on his left.
The second reason why the former Atletico Madrid star would be the Englishman's dream teammate relates to the first and is the simple fact that he will occupy defenders.
By this we mean that given his level of production and the dynamic way in which he can get into teams, he will be more of a focus for opposition defenders than Havertz currently is, which in turn could provide more space for the north Londoner's mercurial number seven to operate and thus influence games himself.
Ultimately, Arsenal need some attacking reinforcements this month, and while he may cost more than they want, the club should do what they can to sign Cunha, because not only will he bring more goals to the team itself, but he will as well. But it will also help Saka reach another level.