Of all the players we’ve been linked with in the media recently, 24-year-old Atletico dynamo Antoine Griezmann is one many Gooners are hugely excited about.
In a short space of time, the Frenchman has become a talisman at the Vincente Calderon and one of the most highly-rated forwards in the world.
It will take a mega-money offer to beat off the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea who have also been linked with his signature, but Jonathan Kaney looks at 4 reasons why Griezmann could be Arsenal’s perfect striker and why Arsene Wenger should go all out to bring him to the Emirates.
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He’s a prolific goalscorer
Griezmann’s goal scoring stats of 25 goals in 54 appearances last season and 6 goals in 13 this term tells it’s own story.
The Frenchman is a born goal scorer and could be the prolific forward the Gunners have been crying out for.
He’s one of the most feared attackers in La Liga right now and would surely have no trouble converting to the Premier League.
He’s got sublime pace and movement
One of the most devastating features of our attacks this season has been the pace and movement in the side, particularly with Walcott up front being supplied by our midfielders looking to slip him in behind the defence at every opportunity.
Griezmann shares a lot of qualities with Walcott in his movement and pace but is arguably a much better finisher than Theo. With Griezmann’s clever footballing brain, chances aplenty in our free-flowing football would come for Frenchman if he were leading the line.
He’s got flair and character
From his crazy haircuts to his mazy runs and wonder goals that get fans excited, Griezmann has a flair about him that excites fans and sell shirts.
Aside from his flair on the pitch, his colourful personality would be an asset to the club and he would surely be a fan favourite.
He’s French
Sounds like a pretty superficial reason, but bare with me. Griezmann is France’s future superstar and Arsene Wenger has a fantastic record of working with his fellow countrymen and getting the best out of them.
There’s a long line of French players who have excelled at Arsenal and under Wenger’s guidance and Griezmann could well fulfil his potential and have his best years with us.
Wenger’s influence may also be key in us beating rivals to his signature.