Arsenal is reportedly one of the clubs interested in signing Las Palmas midfielder Alberto Moleiro, who has been impressing in the Spanish top flight. The Gunners have been in excellent form in the Premier League this season, largely thanks to the performances of their captain, Martin Odegaard. The Norwegian playmaker has become an integral part of Arsenal’s success, providing the creative spark that drives their attack. When he has been unavailable, as he was between September and November due to injury, Arsenal has noticeably struggled with creativity in the midfield.
During Odegaard’s absence, the team’s attacking play suffered, highlighting the importance of having an alternative player who can step up and fill his shoes when needed. In the Premier League, injuries are inevitable, and having depth in key positions is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge throughout the season. This is why Arsenal has reportedly set their sights on Moleiro, as they believe he could serve as a capable backup to Odegaard in the future.
According to reports from Fichajes, Arsenal is keen to ensure Moleiro joins them despite interest from other suitors. The 21-year-old has shown considerable potential and would be a valuable addition to Arsenal’s squad. His ability to develop further in a top club environment makes him an appealing prospect, and it is no surprise that the Gunners are closely monitoring his progress.
Moleiro’s age gives him ample room for growth, and adding him to their squad now could prove to be a shrewd investment. While Odegaard remains indispensable to Arsenal’s creative play, having someone like Moleiro as an alternative would offer crucial depth, helping the team to maintain their high standards even in the face of injuries. As the Gunners look to strengthen their squad for the long term, Moleiro could become an important part of their future plans.
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I think the word should be “backup”, not Alternative!!
Every player with a number in their back is link to us one way or another
I think we already have a capable backup with Nwaneri. We need a true B2B midfielder, to balance our midfield options.
Neither Rice nor Merino have the ability to dribble out of a press or lead the build up like Odegaard. Having a B2B midfielder gives us another option in the build up and can reinforce the attack or defense.
Rice was a great ball carrier last season, but a bit flat generally this season
if you mean box-to-box in it’s literal sense, i.e. carrying the ball from our box to theirs, then Calafiori shows signs of being that as long the team can close in the inevitable gap that leaves behind – think his maiden goal at Man C
our left hand side continues to underperform, and is nowhere near as effective as our righthand side, and perhaps that is also a factor in your box-to-box call
True what you said about the left hand side, but you have to admit a big part of that is the lack of consistency in selections.
The right Always has Saka, White before his injury, and Odegaard spends majority of his time on the right.
The left has Martinelli sometimes, Trossard sometimes on the wing, Calafiori, Timber, Zinchenko, on the left.
It lacks the stability of selections we see on the right; also if Odegaard played a bit more on the left, perhaps it would become more lively. Otherwise the winger is constantly double teamed, no fullback overlapping or providing width, and Rice is no where near the creative force Odegaard is with the squad.
The tactics are far far different on the left than the right, and that certainly has consequences in the play on the left.
Baleba of Brighton is the best left footed box to box midfielder I have seen this season.Rumours suggest Wharton of Palace is interesting Arsenal, but imo, Baleba is a cut above the young Englishman.
they play a different game, Wharton must more defensively minded
but get your point, a box busting runner to add variety to Odegaard creativity
Bruno Guimeares? forgive spelling, you know who I mean
He is a nice player and he has good movement. I dont trust Arteta to manage Nwaneri properly.