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Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to sign £25m player likened to Real Madrid legend Marcelo
Mikel Arteta is interested in signing a £25m-rated player who has been likened to Real Madrid legend Marcelo, according to a recent report.
Arteta’s side will be desperate to finally pip Manchester City to the Premier League title, having narrowly misse♛d out in the previous tw🐬o seasons.
The North Londoners are perhaps two quality additions away from bridging the gap and it seems the 𓆉club are keen on bringing in a defender ♌to bolster the backline.
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Arsenal interested in Feyenoord defender Lutsharel Geertruida
According 🅘to Da Telegraaf, via , Arsenal are in the race to sign Feyenoord defender .
T🐷he versatile 23-year-old, who can operate as a full-back, centre-back and even as a midfielder, is out of contract next year.
As such, Feyenoord are desperate to sell him this summer transfer window to risk losing hi✤m on a free transfer next year.
Geertruida is said to be available for £25m as 💟Liverpool and Tot𝔍tenham Hotspur also circle for his signature.
Lutsharel Geertruida statistics
As per data, Geertuida is o𒐪f a similar profile to Real Madrid legend Marcelo and his statistics make for very impressive reading indeed.
The 2000-born ranks in the top one per cent for pass completion compared to his positional peers across Europe, evincing 🦩his ꦦproficient ability at playing out from the back.
Further, he sits in the top 15 per cent for shot-creating actiꦐons, amplifying his playmaking ability.
For £25m, Geertuida would be a smart addition for Arsenal as he’d provi📖de cover in a number of positi🌸ons.