Rafael Leao added to his goal tally for the season with a brilliant finish in AC Milan’s 1-1 draw with Como, showing Arsenal what an elite winger looks like.
Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli were very poor away at Wolves, and the Gunners’ wingers were a big factor in Mikel Arteta’s team dropping points.
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In fact, Martinelli’s stats were embarrassing, as he completed just one cross, one dribble, won four of his 17 duels and lost possession 21 times.
Andrea Berta wants to sign a winger in 2026, and it is becoming increasingly clear as to why the Gunners are crying out for an attacker like Leao.
Rafael Leao’s brilliant goal vs Como shows why Arsenal must sign him
Rafael Leao must be one of the names towards the top of Berta’s list of summer transfer targets as the winger continues to impress at AC Milan.
The winger took his goal tally for the season to nine as he netted a wonderful strike against Como to salvage a point.
Leao was sent racing through on goal, and after waiting for the ball to sit upright, he lifted it over the goalkeeper’s head to score.
The Portuguese winger has played a vital role in Milan’s push for the Serie A title as the Rossoneri are sitting second in the table.
Arsenal desperately need an attacker who is capable of lifting the whole team, and Leao has shown he can do that for a rather poor Milan team.
Milan have set the striker’s value at around £74 million, according to CaughtOffside, which remains great value for a player of his stature.
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Arsenal must sell Martinelli next summer, and even Leandro Trossard, given his age, to raise funds and make room for a new winger to arrive.
The Brazilian has been given more than enough time to finally deliver at the Emirates Stadium, but it’s time for a player like Leao to arrive.
Mikel Arteta’s attack needs a drastic overhaul next summer
Next summer, Arteta’s attack needs a drastic overhaul if the club are serious about winning a major trophy.
Arsenal currently have a strong collection of forwards; however, none of them are capable of stepping up when it matters.
Even Bukayo Saka has left the North London club wanting more on penalty occasions, and it’s now time for Berta to really utilise his contacts.
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