Arsenal should be put on red-alert after it emerged that they have an excellent opportunity to improve their midfield in the summer. It is a position that needs addressing and Mikel Arteta could be offered the chance to sign Lucas Paqueta.
According to Goal, Paqueta is considering leaving Lyon this summer. His representatives will travel to Europe in the coming days to listen to many proposals with the aim of taking the next step in the Brazilian’s career.
The Gunners have previously been linked to Paqueta this season. With him becoming available for a move, it is a deal that Edu could look to get over the line.
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According to Calciomercato, the Gunners are interested in signing Lyon midfielder Paqueta. Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle are also said keen on acquiring the Brazilian ahead of next season.
Mikel Arteta has had problems with the midfield this season due to the lack of quality in squad depth, and that has hindered the club’s progress at times. If the Spaniard opts for three players in the centre of midfield then Paqueta would be an excellent option to have on the right-hand side for the future.
Arsenal have attempted to sign midfielders from Lyon in the past in Bruno Guimaraes and Houssem Aouar. So, if the club does pursue a deal for Paqueta, then Edu must ensure that the club avoids embarrassment for the third time.
Paqueta joined the Ligue 1 side from AC Milan ahead of the 2019/2020 season and has since then gone on to make 64 appearances, scoring 18 goals while providing 11 assists in the process. Arsenal certainly needs to add to their midfield firepower, and Paqueta would certainly be a good signing if he is available and there is an extra incentive to beat Newcastle to his signature after they stole Guimaraes.
Arsenal could be left short in midfield this summer, as football.london understands that Roma are expected to make a fresh attempt to sign Granit Xhaka at the end of the season.
This will mean that Thomas Partey and Mohammed Elneny would be the only experienced midfielders in the team. Albert Sambi Lokonga and Charlie Patino have the potential but are still yet to register a full Premier League season under their belt with regular game-time.
Paqueta would be an excellent addition to Arteta’s squad and would add to the strong Brazilian contingent that is already at his disposal. Edu should certainly come through with a strong proposal for Paqueta on why he should make the switch to north London.
