The Premier League ‘Big Six’ have the most money to spend, meaning there is more chance of them signing a gargantuan flop. It is bound to happen. Here is a potential flop per club that has been linked with a summer transfer.
Arsenal: Arthur (Juventus)
The Gunners were keen on signing Arthur in January as Mikel Arteta sought some more midfield depth. Technical director Edu thought he had worked his magic and struck an 18-month loan deal with an option to buy for €40million until Arteta basically said: “Nah, you’re alright.”
Mohamed Elneny has been excellent in Thomas Partey’s absence and Arsenal fans have now forgotten about Arthur. Reports since the January window closed suggest that Arsenal could go back in for the Juventus man, but they absolutely should avoid this deal.
Arthur lacks the physicality to be a success in the Premier League and there are much better options out there for the fee being mentioned: Youri Tielemans and Houssem Aouar for starters.
Chelsea: Presnel Kimpembe (PSG)
Kimpembe has been eyed as Chelsea’s replacement for Antonio Rudiger, which would 100% be a downgrade.
Perhaps this is just a personal opinion and a lot of football fans will think I am being outrageously stupid, but the 26-year-old centre-half has not really impressed me. Kimpembe is rash, poor with his weak foot and seems easily replaceable in the PSG starting XI.
In fairness to him, he starts near enough every game for France, so it really depends whose opinion matters more to you: mine or one-time World Cup-winning player and manager, Didier Deschamps.
Reports on Friday claimed that Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Ivan Perisic – who is out of contract at the end of the season – which is also a bit of an odd deal that doesn’t make too much sense. But he will be free and can offer some pretty good experience. Although with Christian Pulisic struggling for game time, it’s hard to see a place for Perisic.
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