Arteta confirms subsequent participant signing – Arsenal ‘has now dived in to axe £55m ‘world-class’ star alongside Mudryk; Arteta declares full curiosity

Arsenal ‘actually like’ Barcelona ahead Ferran Torres as they proceed to evaluate their choices forward of January, journalist Dean Jones has informed GiveMeSport.

The Gunners are believed to be out there for reinforcements within the ultimate third of the pitch and will look to strengthen upfront following Gabriel Jesus’ harm setback.

Spanish sources have claimed that Arsenal are fascinated with bringing Torres again to the Premier League only a yr after he departed Manchester Metropolis in a £55 million deal.

Mikel Arteta will know the 22-year-old’s qualities effectively from their temporary time working collectively on the Etihad Stadium.

Sky Sports activities reporter Dharmesh Sheth has beforehand knowledgeable GMS that Arsenal might determine to signal a participant who can play each on the wings in addition to by the center, and Torres definitely suits that standards.

The Athletic’s David Ornstein has described Shakhtar Donestk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk because the north London outfit’s ‘precedence goal’ however he has by no means performed upfront in his senior profession.

Subsequently, Torres could possibly be a really perfect acquisition for Arsenal and Arteta, offering energy in depth alongside all the ahead line.

What has Jones mentioned about Torres?

Jones has disclosed to GMS that Arsenal ‘clearly imagine’ Torres can be out there for switch subsequent month after beforehand enquiring about his availability in the summertime window.

He mentioned: “They actually like Ferran Torres, and so they clearly imagine he would possibly grow to be out there as a result of they inquired about him in the summertime as effectively.

“So, in the event that they’re sniffing round him once more now, they sense that one thing’s up.”

Would Torres be a superb signing?

As beforehand talked about, certainly one of Torres’ key attributes is his versatility, however he has additionally been pretty productive lately too.

The 6 foot ace registered 16 objectives and 4 assists in 43 appearances for Metropolis throughout his brief time with the membership, and he has continued in an identical vein at Barcelona.

In 44 outings throughout all competitions for the Blaugrana, Torres has discovered the again of the online on 12 events, establishing seven additional strikes for his teammates, resulting in him being described as “world-class”.

As per FBref, the Spain worldwide has ranked within the 94th percentile for progressive passes acquired and whole photographs, 91st for non-penalty anticipated objectives, and eighty fifth for touches within the attacking penalty space amongst his positional friends over the past yr.

Torres has the power to ascertain himself as a key asset at Arsenal ought to he make the change, and he might be the right alternative for Jesus.