Arsenal have had a disappointing season overall. Even though the Gunners have shown promise under Mikel Arteta, their recent defeat to Olympiacos in the UEFA Europa League underlined their problems in terms of quality. And they must invest in the transfer market if they are to make themselves genuine contenders for a top-four finish next season.
Bundesliga, in that regard, could be an appealing market for the north London giants. In this article, we will talk about three Bundesliga players Arsenal should definitely sign in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Robin Koch
Robin Koch has emerged as one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga this season. The SC Freiburg centre-back has flourished under Christian Streich, and his defensive contribution was critical behind the club’s phenomenal start to the season.
Indeed, Koch has impressed the onlookers with his doggedness at the back, which is combined with his aerial prowess, mainly thanks to his tall 192cm frame. As a result, the German has won 3.7 aerial duels per game with a success rate of 61%. His tally of 3.6 clearances per game is also impressive.
But, what makes Koch such an appealing target for Arsenal is his versatility. Despite being labelled as a centre-back, the Freiburg star can also feature in the holding midfield role. It could help the Gunners, mainly due to their lack of viable option in that number six slot.
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Mario Gotze
Mesut Ozil has done well under Arteta. But, his stupendous wage is still causing a problem in the Arsenal camp, financially. And it won’t be surprising to see the German being offloaded in the upcoming summer transfer window. His potential departure, however, could create a void in the creative department.
That’s where Arsenal could look towards Mario Gotze. The Borussia Dortmund star has struggled under Lucien Favre this season, often being overlooked in favour of the likes of Julian Brandt and Raphael Guerreiro. As a result, he has only featured in 13 league games this season.
Hardened by years of experience at the highest level of football, Gotze could be an ideal signing for Arsenal. His technical brilliance means Arteta could utilise him anywhere in midfield and even as a false nine.
And having struggled to make an impact in his return to Signal Iduna Park, the German international is likely to be available for a cut-price as well – making him a cost-effective option in the club’s bid to reinforce the creative department.
Wout Weghorst
With Arsenal continually failing to reach their expectations, they could find it difficult to keep hold of star players like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. And in the event of their potential departures in the summer, the Gunners would certainly need to sign a proper replacement.
Wout Weghorst, in that regard, seems like an excellent fit. The Wolfsburg star has become one of the best strikers in the Bundesliga since joining the club from AZ Alkmaar in the summer of 2018. He has already netted 27 goals in just 54 matches in the German top flight.
One of the key features of Weghorst’s gameplay is the astounding 1.97m that offers him physical and aerial superiority even against the tallest of defenders. While the Dutchman may not provide the mobility of Aubameyang or Lacazette, he can surely add physical presence in the final third, which is ideally suited for the Premier League.
