Arsenal Football Club has been sending ripples through the football community with the news of their potential move for Brighton star, Kaoru Mitoma.
Reports have ignited speculations that the Gunners might venture into the transfer market for a winger, provided they can generate funds through player sales.
The value of the 26-year-old Japanese international has been estimated at €32M(£27.5 million).
Brighton’s Jewel: Kaoru Mitoma
The Seagulls have taken a proactive stance to safeguard their prized asset, Mitoma. Contract discussions have also been initiated to fend off the growing interest from Arsenal.
Consequently, Kaoru Mitoma’s reputation as a winger with unparalleled skill has caught the eyes of many. His ability to beat opponents in one-on-one situations places him in a unique category of tricky wingers in world football today.
Furthermore, Mitoma’s statistics speak for themselves. In Europe, he ranks in the top 6% for progressive carries per 90, the top 20% for successful take-ons per 90, and the top 3% for touches in the attacking penalty area per 90, according to FBref. His well-known dissertation on dribbling has translated into an “astronomical effect” on his on-field abilities. Significantly, his prowess in these areas underlines his potential impact in Arteta’s setup.
However, Mitoma’s contributions extend beyond dribbling; he amassed ten goals and eight assists across various competitions last season, solidifying his reputation as a multifaceted talent.
Emulating Trossard’s Success
Recalling Arsenal’s success in acquiring Leandro Trossard from Brighton earlier, there’s potential for history to repeat itself. Trossard seamlessly integrated into the Gunners’ squad, delivering standout performances. His versatility across attacking roles garnered praise from his coach and earned him eight goals and 13 assists in the league alone.
With Mitoma’s exceptional dribbling skills, versatile abilities, and improving statistics, he fits seamlessly into Mikel Arteta‘s tactical framework.
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