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What would it take for Arsenal to prise this Ghanaian wunderkid away from their London rivals?

With the emergence of Kai Havertz as a false-nine-ish kind of forward, Arsenal might turn its attention to reinforcing other areas, namely, that right wing. While we have a plethora of options on the left—Martinelli, Trossard, Jesus, even Nelson—we have a dire shortage of options in the right—Saka. That’s…that’s about it. For as much as we rely on Saka, it’s rather remarkable (some might call it derelict) that we don’t have anyone to turn to to give our precious starboy a rest without suffering a dramatic decline. While we could see Martinelli, Trossard, Nelson, or Vieira played on that right wing, it’s clear that we need someone whose natural position hews closer to the role that Saka plays.

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Arsenal target £40m Ghanaian wunderkid from Ajax…

Well, he does look good in red and white…

One of two things is going to happen between now and the closing of the transfer window: one, we’ll sign a few more players. Two: we’ll be linked ad nauseum to signing a few more players. Arteta was quoted just the other day about continued ambition and investment, and, already, the rumours have resumed. With the club on tour in the US for the next week or so, new developments are unlikely, but the chatterati are talking up a move for Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus, a 22 year old who can play as an attacking midfielder, striker, and—wait for it—right winger.

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