In a recent edition of The Transfer Window podcast, it was revealed that Arsenal are in talks to land Eintracht Frankfurt forward Andre Silva during this summer transfer window. It is understood that the Gunners are looking to offload Alexandre Lacazette and could replace him with the Portuguese striker in this off-season (via The Transfer Window podcast).
Silva’s Outstanding Numbers At The Deutsche Bank Park
Silva enjoyed a terrific season with the German outfit as he produced a run of consistent displays as the focal point of the Frankfurt attack. The 25-year-old appeared in 34 matches for his current employers in the previous campaign, netting 29 goals and grabbing ten assists on all fronts.
The Portuguese sensation has proven himself to be a valuable contributor in the final after he averaged 3.7 shots, 1.0 key passes and 0.8 dribbles per 90 minutes in the 2020-21 Bundesliga season. However, he needs to improve his accuracy when distributing the ball based on his pass completion rate of 73.4% in the German top tier (stats via whoscored).
Silva has taken great strides towards improving himself over the past ten months, so he will be a decent option for Arsenal to consider before the start of the new campaign. Mikel Arteta is in dire need to add more firepower to his frontline which makes the Bundesliga marksman a necessary signing for the Gunners this summer.
What Will The Portuguese Striker Bring To The Emirates Stadium?
Silva is a moderately-paced striker who can make some clever runs with the ball in the attacking third. He excels at creating space for himself to get a few shots in on-target. The 40-time Portugal international is also not shy of setting up an opportunity for his teammate when needed. He has proven himself to be a prolific goal-scorer in the Bundesliga last season, so Arsenal will do well to lure him away to North London this summer.
Silva will bring plenty of goals and dynamism to Arteta’s attack that lacked consistency at times in the previous Premier League campaign. At 25, he is about to embark upon the prime years of his playing career which means that Arteta can expect to make the most of his talents if he can find a way to get him on board during this summer transfer period.
The Eintracht Frankfurt star could serve as an upgrade to Alexandre Lacazette who has often come up short for the London giants in the recent past. Plus, Silva will be a great signing for Arsenal in the long run as he has all the makings of a top striker and the potential to become a success story at the Emirates Stadium in the years to come.
