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Arsenal: 3 statement transfers to prove the Kroenke’s ambition

By Krish Ajmani

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Arsenal fans protest against the Owner Stan Kroenke outside the UEFA Europa League Semi-final Second Leg match between Arsenal and Villarreal CF at Emirates Stadium on May 06, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around Europe remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Arsenal fans protest against the Owner Stan Kroenke outside the UEFA Europa League Semi-final Second Leg match between Arsenal and Villarreal CF at Emirates Stadium on May 06, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around Europe remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) /
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2. James Maddison

LEICESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 04: James Maddison of Leicester City during the Pre Season Friendly fixture between Leicester City and Villarreal at The King Power Stadium on August 4, 2021 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
LEICESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 04: James Maddison of Leicester City during the Pre Season Friendly fixture between Leicester City and Villarreal at The King Power Stadium on August 4, 2021 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images) /

James Maddison is everything that fans have clamored for but not received for years. An extremely talented player, a silky smooth playmaker, a homegrown star and a member of a rival club to boot. It would be nice to sign a Premier League player who isn’t over 30 and lives around the corner.

Too often have Arsenal been priced out of moves for rival players, instead signing cheaper foreign players with the hope of developing them instead of moving for one who could fit here and now.

The focus on attack-minded midfielders has been clear to see throughout the summer. And for good reason. Smith Rowe had a breakout season last year but the dangers of overburdening youngsters has been seen before. Despite being awarded a new contract as well as the prestigious No. 10, bringing in a Premier League-proven signing to not replace but play alongside the Croydon De Bruyne would be an astute move.

Maddison’s talent is clear to see and signing him from Leicester, who finished above Arsenal last season, would be a strong statement of intent.

No longer would the London club be content with selling their own gems to rivals for cheap or nonexistent fees. Instead they would be brave, direct and focused in acquiring talent that would elevate the team’s performance.

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