Arsenal must quickly forget about Mykhailo Mudryk despite the strong attempts to sign him, in order to allow Edu the opportunity to explore the chance of signing alternatives in this transfer window to avoid losing out on more targets.
The Gunners desperately need to sign a winger to bolster Mikel Arteta’s firepower for the rest of the season. Mudryk seemed to be the main target for the Gunners but a deal fell through after Chelsea attempted to hijack a move, and succeeded last weekend.
Edu can still target another Premier League player in order to fill the void in the wide positions for Arsenal, however. Michael Olise was sensational for Crystal Palace against Manchester United on Wednesday evening and his performance certainly provided a transfer reminder.
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Olise scored a late equaliser for the Eagles against Manchester United which secured a point for the hosts at Selhurst Park. The Frenchman scored a free-kick in stoppage time to bring the game back to 1-1.
Before signing a new contract in October, Olise was thought to have a £35m release clause, although it was not known whether that only became active if the club was relegated. He only moved to Selhurst Park from Reading at the start of last season, but several bright performances have left other clubs, which reportedly include Arsenal, monitoring his situation.
The winger had one of the most expected assists per 90 minutes as a result of the number of progressive passes he attempted compared to other youngsters in Europe last season. Only Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has a better mixture of the two statistics in Europe’s top five leagues compared to players who are 23 and under.
Olise has primarily been used as a right-winger this season and thrived in the role after struggling with an injury early in the season. The Gunners have been linked with right-wingers in the winter window due to the lack of options in the wide areas for Mikel Arteta, and Olise would certainly be an option.
The youngster can also play as an attacking midfielder or a No. 8, which was seen during his Reading days, and it would certainly benefit Arsenal. The winger’s versatility would also be a big benefit for the Gunners, with the north London side now fighting for trophies.
Olise would certainly be an excellent addition for the Gunners. Edu can look to explore a deal as he would be the ideal alternative to Mudryk.
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