2 players that Arsenal should consider as Aaron Ramsey replacement

Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey will leave Arsenal next summer to join Juventus on free deal. So what’s next for Arsenal? How’s Unai Emery going to find an appropriate player for Ramsey’s position? Here are 3 players that can fit with the tactics of Arsenal manager and made the team stronger. Kai Havertz (Bayer Leverkusen) 19 years old, estimated transfer value - 49.50 m (last updated 22 October 2018) Here is an expensive solution. Kai Havertz is now one of the most talented players of Germany. He has already appeared 63 times being only 19-years-old. Bayer Leverkusen will surely demand more than Kai’s estimated price mentioned above. However, Arsenal can place a bid and take a long-run solution for the midfield. According to statistics, Havertz is good either in defending or in attacking. He can be the best solution in terms of counter-attacking play. Currently Arsenal dominates against non-top teams, but Unai Emery will surely have problems against big clubs like Manchester City, Chelsea or Liverpool. Havertz passes 39.4 times/game with 86.9 % success rate. Also German youngster can dribble and shoot from distance. He has 1.1 key passes per game and 2.9 shots per game. This means he can either run for a counter-attack himself or cut the lines of opponent with his passes. Usually, Kai uses long balls 3.7 times per match with 91 % success rate. This could be an incredible weapon in the hands of Unai Emery. Also, Havertz is good in aerial duels. In Bundesliga and Europa League he usually participates in 3.2 aerial duels per match with almost 50% success rate. This means he can help during corners and crosses.

Arsenal have already been interested in this player. Gunners former head of recruitment Sven Mislintat wanted to bring Havertz to London. Arsenal may pay more than 60 m, but instead Unai Emery will gain a long-term solution for Mesut Ozil’s position. Adrien Rabiot (PSG) 23 years old, estimated transfer value 45.00 m (will be free agent in summer) The estimated price for Adrien Rabiot is more than price of Havertz. However, PSG star has bad relationship with PSG bosses. He will reportedly no extend his contract, which means Arsenal can get him for free. 23-years-old Rabiot is a starting lineup player for PSG in 3 consecutive seasons. His qualities are a little bit different. As mentioned above, Kai Havertz can play better in counter-attacking football, while Frenchman is top player in terms of passing skills and keeping the ball. According to statistics from this season, Rabiot contributes 74.4 passes per game with 92.6 % success rate. This is incredible for a player that mainly acts in the center of the pitch. Also, Adrien has 85 % success rate of long balls, which also important for Unai Emery’s Arsenal. Another advantage of Rabiot are aerial duels; 2.9 per match, from which 2.2 is successful.

Adrien is also good in defensive aspects. On average, PSG star attempts tackles 2.9 times per match with 95% success rate. Rabiot contributes 1.2 clearances per match and 0.8 interceptions. Main difference of this player from Kai Havertz is that Rabiot can be good in keeping the ball and moving it from one side to another by his passing skills. Also Frenchman is better in defensive terms.

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