Arsenal have hired set-piece coach Thomas Gronnemark.
The Dane isn’t actually part of the Gunners’ coaching staff, but he is said to be working as a consultant at the Sobha Realty Training Centre.
Mikel Arteta has always been keen on marginal gains, and after dominating teams from set-pieces, it looks like Arsenal want to improve on their throw-ins.
Now, one of the best throw-in takers in the Premier League has been linked with a move to Arsenal – Michael Kayode.
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Kayode has been a revelation at Brentford.
The Italian made a great name for himself at Fiorentina when he was there, and he has been a star in the Premier League as well.
In November, BBC Sport released an article discussing the ‘King of the long throws’, and Brentford star Kayode led the way.
The 21-year-old’s average long-throw distance was 33.2 metres. Nobody in the Premier League even comes close to that figure. Furthermore, Kayode’s longest throw-in this season is said to be 38.5 metres, which is truly incredible.
Following the arrival of Gronnemark, who was at Brentford before, there could be a chance that Kayode moves to the Emirates as well.
That’s according to Christian Falk, who has revealed that the Italian’s agents are in discussions with Arsenal as well as Tottenham Hotspur.
He said on The Bayern Insider podcast: “I want to start today with Brentford’s Michael Kayode. He’s being described as a top candidate for the right-back position at Bayern. True or not true?
“That’s not true. This comes out of England, and it surprised us a bit. I think it’s somewhat like a poker game.
“His agents are apparently talking to Tottenham. They’re talking to Arsenal. That doesn’t necessarily mean anything concrete yet. Inter are monitoring him, but Bayern are not.”
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Kayode is a very special footballer.
The former Fiorentina man is still only 21, but he has fared really well for Brentford and has shown the potential to become a star in the coming years.
Kayode’s long throws are his biggest asset, and Arsenal could consider signing him as they look to improve in that department.
Reports have claimed that Ben White could leave the Gunners in the summer due to lack of game time. That means Arsenal will need a new right-back.
A talented youngster like Kayode, whose long throws could be used as a weapon, might be the player Arteta turns to.
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