The Leicester City star has been linked with a move to the Emirates
Arsenalhave been linked to a host of talent early on in the transfer window, asMikel Artetaand Edu prepare for a busy summer in north London.
FromKai HavertztoDeclan Rice, the Gunners have been the subject of a potential destination for fellowPremier Leaguestars, with the latest link following that narrative.
What’s the latest on Harvey Barnes’ future?
As ɾєρօɾτed by theDaily Mail, Arsenal have emerged as a club interested in Leicester City sensation Harvey Barnes.
The Englishman suffered relegation with the Foxes and is almost certainly due to depart this summer, favouring against playing in the Championship next term.
The ɾєρօɾτ relates to Tottenham’s chase for Barnes, however, states that the 25-year-old could wait until further into the window to decide his future, with Arsenal and West Ham also interested.
A separate ɾєρօɾτ from theLeicester Mercurythat surfaced earlier this month ɾєⱱєɑłєԀ that the Foxes value the winger at £30m.
What could Harvey Barnes offer to Arsenal?
Despite suffering demotion to the Championship, the Burnley-born gem imposed himself on the Premier League, scoring13 goalsin a testing campaign at the King Power.
Lauded as “incredible”by former manager BrєɴԀan Rodgers, the 25-year-old would be a worthy introduction for most sides in the league due to his dynamic approach from the wing.
In terms of what he could bring to Arsenal, the Englishman operates almost identically to Brazilian sensation Gabriel Martinelli, deployed as a left-winger that enjoys cutting in on his favoured right foot to cause havoc in the final third.
While the 22-year-old prevails as a higher performer than the Arsenal target this season, their statistics mirror in terms of their strengths and the levels the Foxes star could hit if playing in a better side.
As perFBref, Barnes averaged 3.32 progressive carries to Martinelli’s 4.00 per 90, as well as recording 8.53 progressive passes received per 90 to the Brazilian’s 11.29, showing the similarities in their strengths and desire to cause havoc in dangerous areas.
A similar pattern is identified in their scoring frequency this campaign, with the Leicester star averaging a 0.43 goals per 90 to the Arsenal gem’s 0.48 once again conveying the fuel the winger could add to the Gunners’ attack, viaFBref.
As highlighted last season, the north Londoners were stretched for depth in terms of having sufficient quality to allow for consistent results during absences.
In introducing Barnes, Arteta would add significant quality to Arsenal’s ranks in a player that could rival Martinelli to push his game to another level to ensure his spot in the starting XI is maintained.
With Champions League involvement coming next campaign too, it’s imperative that the Gunners have considerable depth to rotate between in order to challenge at the top level.
