Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Nabil Fekir for just £30 million, according to a report from The Mirror, but should they make their move for the Frenchman?
Fekir was denied the chance to join Liverpool last summer after issues arose in his medical. This appeared to dent his enthusiasm for the upcoming campaign, and he failed to truly convince for Lyon throughout last term.
However, the France international is a man in demand again this summer, and The Mirror reports that potential suitors will be able to sign him for a meagre sum worth £30 million.
So, with Arsenal working within the constraints of a tight transfer budget, should they splash the cash to sign Fekir?
Unai Emery will undoubtedly be hoping to recruit well this summer as he bids to lead the Gunners back into the Champions League. The club’s failure to book their place in next season’s elite competition was a blow, and it is a shortcoming that cannot be repeated any time soon.
So, talent of the highest order must be targeted, and while Fekir does not come without his baggage – through injury problems most notably – he has the natural ability to influence games and win his team points.
The 2018 World Cup winner would be able to supply the likes of Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with high-quality service, particularly if Mesut Ozil is moved on.
Although Arsenal must focus their attention towards landing defensive reinforcements this summer, opportunities to sign players of Fekir’s calibre for £30 million in today’s market seldom come along.
