October 31st 2024.
Arsenal have been in talks with Aston Villa about potentially acquiring Jhon Duran, a talented striker who has caught the eye of former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira. According to Vieira, Duran has the potential to take Arsenal to the next level in their attacking game.
Despite being linked with several prominent forwards during the summer transfer window, such as Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Dusan Vlahovic, Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta has chosen to stick with Kai Havertz as their main striker. And while Havertz has been performing well, Arsenal continues to be linked with top attacking talent from across Europe. The latest name to emerge is 20-year-old Duran from Aston Villa.
Recent reports from Colombia, Duran's home country, have suggested that Arsenal has reached out to Villa to discuss the possibility of bringing Duran to the club during the January transfer window. However, Villa is reportedly asking for a hefty fee of £75 million for the young striker, who has already scored eight goals in 14 games this season.
But Vieira, a legend at Arsenal, is not deterred by Duran's price tag. He believes that the intelligent and quick Colombian would be an excellent fit for the Gunners. Vieira was particularly impressed by Duran's performance against Bayern Munich and feels that he would bring a new dimension to Arsenal's attacking game.
Vieira also believes that Arsenal could benefit from having a true number 9 striker, similar to Erling Haaland. While Havertz has been performing well in the role, Vieira points to Manchester City as an example of how having a pure striker can make winning games easier.
The Frenchman also had high praise for Arteta, who took over as Arsenal's manager in December 2019. Vieira feels that Arteta has brought a renewed energy to the club and has been able to make a long-term commitment to the team. He also notes that the players seem to be giving their all for their coach and the club, which is crucial in achieving success.
Moreover, Vieira believes that Arteta has been able to restore a specific playing culture at Arsenal that must be respected. He is confident that Arteta has what it takes to bring back the club's winning ways. Fans can expect to see more exciting developments at Arsenal under Arteta's leadership.
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