Arsenal: Arda Turan would become conduit of huge weakness

Arsenal has had a bit of a plague in recent years in terms of motivation, so why they would need someone like Arda Turan is beyond sense.

Arsenal seem to be actively and aggressively pursuing potential solutions to their wide attacking problems, as well as versatile attackers who can suit that wide role and also play in either of the two spots of the 3-4-2-1.

As such, names have been floating about and there isn’t really a name that I am violently opposed to. Arsene Wenger is serious about improving the team, so anyone he is going to pursue is going to have some qualities. Just some will be a bit better than others.

And then there is Arda Turan. I said that there aren’t any names that I am violently opposed to, but Turan is dangerously close. He has his qualities, obviously, but apparently, in his own estimation, he has more talent than Arsenal deserve.

I’m sure by now everyone knows of Turan’s old ‘plan B’ quotes, but just in case, here’s a refresher:

"If I play really well, I will end up signing for Barça, because my style suits theirs. If I play well, I will end up at Arsenal."

If you need that translated, here it is: “I am too good for Arsenal. They are my fallback.”

Now, I don’t think it is petty at all to say that that disrespect alone should remove him from all future consideration of coming to the Emirates. Why would such a proud club welcome someone who saw them as nothing more than a second choice? It would essentially be accepting his estimation and saying, “yes, we are not worthy of him, unless he lowers himself.”

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Which raises my major concern with Turan. I want to see hungry players brought in. Players who are young or eager to prove themselves, or aspiring to be more. Guys who want to take that next step and are ready to work their arse off to prove they belong at this level.

Not guys like Turan, who are taking a step back to relax into a new team and enjoy some minutes.

The Gunner’s biggest problem in recent years has been a lack of motivation. For various reasons, they just can’t seem to lift themselves up and push for the next level.

Turan would become a conduit of that negative mentality that has only now started to seep out of the Gunners camp. Maybe if the team is doing well, Turan would fit in and do his part, but if there is struggle, or if he can’t break the first team, you can bet that the Turk isn’t going to be a fountain of happiness.

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Stay away from this guy. The price tag alone is ridiculous. There are so many better options out there.

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