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Arsenal: Lucas Perez transfer wall getting rather embarrassing
By Josh Sippie
Arsenal made a mistake in their treatment of Lucas Perez, and that mistake is only getting more embarrassing with their subsequent stance on his exit.
One of the main things I have always admired about Arsenal is the way they treat their players. Especially under Arsene Wenger. He has always had the utmost respect for each and every man that passes through the Emirates. Sometimes to a fault, giving out far too much faith than is needed/deserved.
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But, as with anything, there are exceptions. Lukas Podolski. The latter days of Tomas Rosicky. Even Nicklas Bendtner being unable to leave.
The latest name to join this list of pitiable wantaways is Lucas Perez. In a last ditch attempt to find someone who could play striker, Wenger brought in the Spanish striker to fill a void that was soon filled by Alexis Sanchez, leaving Lucas Perez with nowhere to go. Which is a problem when you want to play.
He played next to no time, despite producing some potent goal scoring numbers.
It was clear he needed to leave and everyone was fine with that. Best to just call the episode to a close and let him go somewhere where he can actually play. Not so much to ask. And there have been bids. Newcastle are interested and so is the former home of Lucas, Deportivo La Coruna.
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Every bid has been rejected because the Gunners are holding out for £13.4m, so the reports say.
Which, to me, is just asinine. Are we really prepared to let such a small sum of money come in between a player that we greatly wronged and letting him enjoy his time as a footballer and actually play?
I get that this isn’t a charity and we shouldn’t take a bid just because we pity a guy. But I think in this case we should absolutely make an exception.
Arsene Wenger himself said that he felt sorry for the Spanish striker, which is embarrassing enough already. You shouldn’t be in a situation where you have to pity a guy that you are in control of. But how much did he really pity him if the club is holding out for a tiny sum of money before they let him go?
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The way I see it, the sooner we can let him get back to a better-suited squad and put this all behind us, the better. I would personally love to see him go to Newcastle United just because I think he would do great there under Rafa Benitez.