Finally, Arsenal’s summer transfer window is getting moving.
Illan Meslier has already arrived as a third-choice goalkeeper, and now the Premier League champions have agreed a £34million deal to sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.
Tzolis directly replaces Leandro Trossard, who has joined Besiktas for £17million.
How many goals and assists will Christos Tzolis end his debut season at Arsenal with?
He scored 22 goals and provided 29 assists last season👀
The focus now turns to bringing in top-quality additions, with Morgan Rogers being the main priority for Mikel Arteta.
Rogers is a separate deal to Tzolis, with both players expected to share the load for the left-wing position if signed.
Tzolis is expected to operate more as a squad option, while Rogers is viewed as the marquee attacking signing.
Personal terms are not an issue. Rogers wants to join Arsenal.
Aston Villa are holding out for a huge fee in excess of £100million, but their financial situation may ultimately give Arsenal leverage on the price.
What Morgan Rogers offers that Arsenal’s other targets don’t
According to Flashscore, Arsenal view Rogers as the player most capable of adding the extra goals and creativity they want next season.
The 23-year-old posted 25 goal contributions across all competitions last season.
His Premier League pedigree and experience in the league make him a more desirable solution than, say, Bradley Barcola, for example.
🤔 PICK ONE: Would you rather Arsenal signed Bradley Barcola or Morgan Rogers this summer?
Tzolis boasts incredible output in Belgium and comes with promising potential but is unproven at the highest level.
Barcola would be a statement signing but there are questions about how quickly he could adapt to English football and could cost even more than Rogers.
The Aston Villa star, however, is ready now. Rogers has already shown he can deliver in the Premier League against the top sides, having scored goals against Manchester United, Chelsea Liverpool, and Manchester City.
He gives Arteta a physical ball-carrier who can cause all sorts of problems for the opposition in the final third, whether that’s through creating chances or getting shots off himself.
Arsenal’s open play problem has been well documented. Rogers would go a long way in helping resolve that.
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