Jakub Jankto of Serie A side Udinese is being linked with a move to Arsenal. The versatile midfielder is capable of playing as a playmaker, an attacking midfielder or a left midfielder depending on the team’s requirements. He has been in impressive form this season after scoring five goals and three assists in 18 appearances. His last weekend brace against Crotone has seen the chase for him spice up with top clubs in Europe now interested in the Czech Republic player.
The 21-year-old midfielder is a threat from set pieces and has a knack for the long rangers with his overall game sure to develop more. He has a very affordable £22 million asking price which should not be a problem for any top club to activate.
However, the most crucial factor for Arsenal chasing Jankto will be the fact that the versatility of the left midfielder would allow him to fill in multiple positions like the left wing-back, central midfield, attacking midfield and left wing forward. Arsenal could use a player of his potential and versatility.
Arsenal currently have a host of midfielders in Jack Wilshere, Granit Xhaka, Francis Coquelin, Aaron Ramsey, Mohamed Elneny and young Joe Willock. While none of the midfielders have been able to make the headlines for the Gunners this season, there is still plenty to be hopeful about for the north London side.
Wilshere is finally showing glimpses of his true potential and Wenger is carefully bringing back his key midfielder into the grind. Should his development continue, he will be an asset to the club. The case for Xhaka is little more confusing as he can be an absolute class on his day but a total disaster on others.
A little more discipline to his game will definitely see Xhaka perform well enough to don the Arsenal jersey for years to come. Aaron Ramsey is definitely going to stay at the club as he still churns out impressive performances every now and then and Coquelin is there one true midfielder with genuine defensive qualities.
Amidst such quality, it does not make much sense for Arsenal to go in for Jakub who despite being a very good player will simply be not worth the money in the current transfer market, given Arsenal’s budget constraints. They will do better instead to save the Pereira money and invest it in bringing in a quality winger given the Alexis Sanchez situation.
