Many have suggested that Arsenal needed a midfield general more than a flying winger like Alexi Sanchez in the summer.
But having scored a dozen goals already for Arsenal few people would be complaining about this signing now.
The brilliant form of the Chilean suggests that when a top player comes along you should snap them up regardless of position.
And reports today suggest that Arsenal are one of the clubs tracking a brilliant player who hasn’t been getting much of a look in at Bayern Munchen.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are continuing to monitor 23-year-old Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri, 23, who is unhappy after failing to become a regular at the German club. (Daily Star)
We very much like the player known to some as The Alpine Messi. The ultimate test for him was at the World Cup where, in a fairly average side, he really stood out as one of the best players in the tournament. It’s hard to shine even in a top team but, without decent service, it’s an even more notable achievement.
Arsenal are already blessed with wide men like Walcott, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sanchez but we would be tempted by Shaqiri as he can play anywhere across the front line and offers power, precision and that touch of the unpredictable that accompanies most great footy players.
Let’s see the lad at his flowing best. Arsenal fans: would you sign Shaqiri even though there are obvious flaws in other areas of the team?
