I think the majority of people would say strikers if they ask Arsenal fans what their team needs this summer.
It is undoubtedly true that Mikel Arteta’s side will need more help to trade or challenge Kai Havertz next season, but perhaps just as important is the new left.
Compared to Bukayosaka on the right (missed over three months of football), the Gunners’ choice on the left couldn’t have the same kind of influence on the game.
Luckily, the report now links to the famous international that compared the club to the incredible Raminyarmal, making it the perfect upgrade for Leandro Trossard.
Arsenal winger search
Arsenal appears to recognize the need for wide reinforcements this summer. Because in recent weeks and months they have linked themselves to many sensational talents like Bradley Barkola and Rayan Cherki.
The former is unrealistic for Paris Saint-Germain this season, scoring 21 goals and providing 19 assists in 58 games, but we see him cherishing at a whopping £101 million.
Meanwhile, Ligue 1 superstar Cherki could potentially be used for around £30 million this summer, and if Manchester City doesn’t get a man, it’s like 44 appearances, and provided 20 assists.
But both wingers are great additions to the team, but Arteta and CO may be hoping that more experienced people will replace Torosad with someone like Leroy Sané.
Yes, a recent report from Athletics David Ornstein says Arsenal is one of several UK aspects that interest Bayern Munich star this summer.
The report revealed that “the club’s senior member met with the 29-year-old,” and that the gunners were a real option for him before next season if he does not decide to renew his contract with the German giants.
While it may not be the most exciting transfer you can imagine, Sane is a proven winner and not only is it free, but it can also be an upgrade for someone who has won the comparison between Torosad and the incredible Yamal.
How is Sane compared to Torosad and Yamal?
Before we see how Sané stacks up against Trossard, it is worth looking into this comparison with Yamal and where it came from.
Well, in this case it comes from FBREF comparing players in similar positions in the top five leagues of Europe, the Champions League and the Europa League, and in this example, we have come to the conclusion that Barcelona Gem is the eighth-like offensive midfielder or winger to the Bayern Ace in the last 365 days.
The best way to understand how this conclusion was reached is to look at some of the underlying metrics in which the pairs are closely ranked, including assists, expected assists, key passes, live passes, switches, tackles, tackles, etc., as well as the expected goals of non-penalty, as well as some of the underlying metrics where the pairs are ranked closely, such as won, blocks per 90.
Sane & Yamal | ||
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Statistics per 90 | sanity | Yamal |
Non-penalty prediction G+as | 0.87 | 0.75 |
Expected assist | 0.34 | 0.37 |
Key Pass | 1.98 | 2.02 |
Live Pass | 47.5 | 47.2 |
switch | 0.11 | 0.13 |
Tackle | 1.26 | 1.32 |
The tackle won | 0.82 | 0.88 |
block | 0.44 | 0.38 |
carry | 43.2 | 46.9 |
All statistics via FBREF for the 24/25 league season |
But while comparisons with one of the world’s most exciting players are certainly encouraging, how does the former Manchester City star compare to gunner Belgian Wideman?
Now, regarding raw production from this season, he is the German “superstar” dubbed by soccer scout Antonio Mango, as he scored 13 goals in just 2,377 minutes in just 45 minutes of appearances and provided six assists.
It leads to a much more important goal involvement on average every 2.36 games, or every 125.10 minutes.
In contrast, the former Brighton & Hove Albion Star scored 10 goals and provided 10 assists in 56 appearances, totaling 3,455 minutes this season.
Sané’s vs Trossard 24/25 | ||
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Player | Sane | Torosad |
exterior | 45 | 56 |
Min | 2377′ | 3455′ |
the goal | 13 | 10 |
assist | 6 | 10 |
Involvement of goals for each match | 0.42 | 0.35 |
Per target involvement | 125.10′ | 172.75′ |
All statistics through the transfer market |
That’s a much less impressive average goal involvement every 2.8 games or every 172.75 minutes, but it’s not what you’d want for a team chasing the title.
Speaking of titles, Essen-born Dynamo brings him true know-how when it comes to acquiring them through time with the city and FC Hollywood.
Ultimately, picking up Sanée this summer will be an amazing decision for Arsenal. He brings a victory mentality as he is an ideal upgrade for Torosad, and then there is an additional bonus of similarities with his Yamal – it feels like Brainer.
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