arsenal welcome Kai Havertz Returning to the starting lineup, they finished the group stage perfectly Champions LeagueEight wins and eight losses at home against Kairat Almaty.

Mikel ArtetaSo tactically astute that a new footballing superpower was created at the Emirates Stadium as the Gunners topped the Premier League. Premier League They are also the favorites to end a decades-long championship drought.

It is perhaps a measure of the development of this squad that City appear to be content with their options this winter, despite attracting both top Premier League talents such as Marc Gueye and Antoine Semenho.

Havertz has helped shore up a so-so Arsenal front line, but Arteta and technical director Andrea Berta have been looking for ways to improve the squad and they may have found a new midfielder.

Arsenal considering signing La Liga midfielder

Arsenal’s dominance from set-pieces this season has been fantastic, with the Londoners extremely efficient from corners and free-kicks. However, creativity in open-ended play can be taken up a notch, Martin Odegaard Criticized for playing a little too safe in the heart of midfield.

The Norway captain remains one of the most talented midfielders in the Premier League, but he has created just three big chances this season and his average of 1.6 key passes per game is his lowest since 2020/21, his first in north London.

Berta is understandably starting to assess young prospects with a view to one day succeeding Odegaard.

and According to Spanish sourcesArsenal are frontrunners to sign Villarreal talent Alberto Morello, with rumors of a potential offer of €50m (equivalent to £43m) starting to surface.

Given that the La Liga side signed the 22-year-old for part of that figure, they are willing to listen to possible offers from the Gunners, although it remains to be seen whether they plan to hold off until the end of the season rather than strike out this week.

What would Molero bring to Arsenal?

Berta knew the situation in Spain well and played an important role in the signing Martin Zubimendi Arteta would have certainly entertained any suggestion of raiding La Liga for more top talent last summer.

Molero could be the perfect complement and his evolving technical skills are exactly what Arteta needs to take his project to the next stage. The Spaniard is a natural playmaker and is known as “Outstanding” Outlook from reporter and scout Antonio Mango.

His organizational skills and “SilkyAs scout Jacek Kulig admits, Molero’s style could actually allow him to grow into the likes of Arteta’s former Arsenal team-mate Mesut Ozil, who moved to the English capital from Spain.

As early as 2013, Ozil joined Arsenal from Real Madrid for a club-record transfer fee of 42.5 million pounds. He scored 44 goals and provided 77 assists for the Londoners.

Molero is not a ready-made superstar like Ozil was when he moved to England, but the young playmaker has shown he has the potential to live up to that standard.

In La Liga this season, Molero started 17 times in 20 games, scoring 8 goals and assisting 3 times. His 1.41 chances per game and 1.28 dribbles per game highlight his luminous attributes, ranking high in both metrics. In addition, his cross success rate is 41%, which is also among the best.

It remains to be seen whether Molero will be considered by Arsenal as a potential replacement for Odegaard, but he does have Ozil-esque qualities.

Hailed by Wenger as “complete athleteThe retired Germany international is a formidable creator but also a well-rounded athlete and Morello can emulate this aspect of his game, with his technique and energy allowing him to switch between left wing and central midfield.

Ozil has often been deployed on the right wing, despite playing centrally on several occasions under Arsene Wenger, and helped Arsenal win four FA Cups during his time at the club.

With Arteta at the helm, bigger goals are coming into focus. Molero has the potential to be a superstar who can serve as a talisman in the middle of the park, allowing things to happen while Declan Rice runs and directs around him.

Odegaard is currently going nowhere, but as Berta sets his sights on his Spanish rising star, it’s a reminder that Arteta is never satisfied and always wants to take his side to the next level.

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