6 potential bargain transfers for Arsenal in 2022 window

Noussair Mazraoui – Ajax

Age: 24
Position: Right-back
Contract expiry: 2022

How much more of a bargain can you get than free of charge? (excluding all the extras, that is)

Someone who has been on Europe’s radar for quite some time is Noussair Mazraoui, whose deal at Ajax is due to expire in the coming summer.

Some reports in Spain claim that Barça have won the race for his signature, beating off competition from Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, Leeds and AC Milan, although nothing appears to be finalised yet and there is plenty of time for further negotiations.

As for his ability it’s not as easy as looking at his underlying metrics since the unavoidable Eredivisie tax has to be applied. Playing for the best side in the Netherlands against plenty of weaker opposition means his numbers can be misleading.

The 24-year-old is an outstanding right-back though, with his tackling ability and creativity in the final third helping to make him one of the more exciting and well-rounded in his position across the continent. Arsenal have been keen in the past and when a free transfer pokes its head out it would be rude not to take a closer look.

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