Emil Forsberg had been linked with a move to Arsenal last year (Getty Images)
Emil Forsberg is a hot property in the current transfer market with various clubs interested in signing the Swede from RB Leipzig. Some of the interested parties are Liverpool, Arsenal and AS Roma.
The Swede has enjoyed a terrific World Cup campaign so far after an impressive season in Germany. He has taken his game to another level to further escalate his reputation in European football.
However, if there is a competition between Liverpool and Arsenal, the Gunners should take the lead and sign the player. The 26-year-old would suit Unai Emery’s system at Arsenal. In fact, he would add some much-needed depth to the creative department.
Emery usually plays a 4-3-3 formation with wide players and it is evident that Arsenal are short on wingers. Hence, Forsberg would add another dimension to the team. He can play at left-wing while working tirelessly to create spaces for full-backs on the overlap.
Talent-wise, he can dribble past defenders with a superlative eye for picking out crucial key passes towards the goal. He completes an average of 1.9 dribbles per game and his ability to open up opposing defences with his passing is appreciable. In addition to that, Forsberg has created 39 chances with 2 assists and 37 key passes.
At Arsenal, Emery must deploy him on the left-hand side of the front three. He would possibly be joined by Mesut Ozil and striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The guile of the German coupled with the mercurial creativity supplied by Forsberg, Aubameyang would be able to score goals for fun.
Although Arsenal have players like Alex Iwobi who can play in the wide areas, Emery would love to have a better talent on the pitch. Forsberg has the ability to track back and help defenders when the team is out of possession, and that is something Arsenal could benefit from.
Therefore, if given an opportunity and the correct price, Arsenal should swoop in for the player. There is no doubt that he will improve the squad in various ways.
