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There is no denying the fact that this season was a disappointment for Arsenal fans.
After Coming So Close to Winning Their First Premier league Title in a generation in the Prior Two Campaigns, there was hope, if not expectation, that Mikel Arteta WOULD LEAD THE TEAM OVER THE LINE THIS YEAR.
However, an unfortuunate mix of injuries, suspensions and lack of cutting-edge coalesced to see the Gunners Finish Ten Points Off Liverpool in First Place.
One of the Most disappointing stars for the north londoners has been Gabriel Theminieswho looks a shadow of that star who terrified defenders in 22/23, and based on recent reports, that could be to see him lose his place in the team altether this summer.
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With Arteta’s Options on the Left-Hand Side Failing to Keep Up with Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri on the right, it’s hardly been surprising to a host of talented left-wingers Linked with arsenal in recent week and months, such as rafael leao and antoine semenyo.
The Form is undoubtedly one of the most exciting attacks in Europe, and his brilliant haul of 12 Goals and 13 Goals In 50 shows how effective he can be, although, with a release Clause reportedly Worth £ 145mhe might just be out of reach.
Semenyo, on the other hand, could Cost The Gunners Around £ 70mand while that is still a lot of money, he has proven his ability in the premier league and was able to rack up a tally of 13 Goals and Seven Assists In 42 games for Bournemouth this Season.
However, with so mary other areas of the team Still Needing to be addressed, the North Londoners Might Want To Spend Even Less that on an exciting up-And-Coming Martinelli Upgrade, Which Could Explain the Links to Malick Fofana.
Yes, According to a recent report from teamtalkArsenal are one of Several Top-Flight Teams interested in Signing the Lyon Gem this Summer.
In fact, the report has revealed that, AlongSide Liverpool and Aston Villa, The Gunners Are Leading The Race for the 20-Year-Old Star, Who is Valued at Around £ 42m by the French Giants.
It could be a complicated and somewhat costly transfer to get the line, but given fofana’s immense ability and potential, it is one well Worth Fighting for, Especially As He’d Be a Great Upgrade on Martinelli.
How Phophy Shares to Martinelli
While Fofana has occasionally played off the right and up top In his short career, His Primary and Unquestionably Best Position is off the Left.
Therefore, His Biggest Competition for Game Time at Arsenal Next Season – If He Joins – Would Be Martinelli, But How Do the Pair Stack Up Against One Another?
Well, in Terms of Raw Output, It’s the Lyon Ace Who Comes Out on Top, As in 41 Appearances, Totalling 2280 minutes, he scored 11 Goals and Provided Six Assists This term, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement Every 2.41 Games, or Every 134.11 minutes.
In contrast, the form itano gem scored Ten Goals and Provided Six Assists In 51 APPAURENCES, TOTALLING 3564 Minutes, Which Comes OUT TO AN AVERAGE OF A Goal Involvement Every 3.18 Games, OR EVERY 222.75 minutes.
Okay, Who Comes Out on Top when We Take a Look Under the Hood At Their Underlying Numbers?
Well, Unfortanely for the Gunners’ Number 11, The Comparison Only Becames More One-Sided here, as While He Does Do Better in a Few Metrics, The Young Belgian Does Better in the Vast Majority.
For example, the “game-changing” prospect, as dubbbed by U23 Scout Antonio Mangodoes Far Better in Metrics Like Non-penalty Goals Plus Assists, Progressive Pass and Carries, Pass and Crosss Into the Penalty Area, Tackles, Blocks, Interceptions, Shot and Goal-Creating Actions, Successful Take-Les and Many, Many More, All Per 90.
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Fofana vs Martinelli |
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Statistics per 90 |
Head |
Martinelli |
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Non-penalty g+as |
0.51 |
0.47 |
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Progressive passes |
2.54 |
2.05 |
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Progressive receivable passes |
11.6 |
11.4 |
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Progressive carrie |
6.33 |
4.88 |
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Shots |
1.76 |
2.16 |
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Shots on target |
0.85 |
0.94 |
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Passing Accuracy |
77.4% |
71.4% |
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Expected Assists |
0.25 |
0.19 |
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Key passes |
1.41 |
1.57 |
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Into the Final Third Pass |
1.13 |
0.43 |
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Into the penalty area |
1.81 |
1.46 |
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Cross into the penalty area |
0.73 |
0.59 |
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Live passes |
35.2 |
26.7 |
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Shot-Creating Actions |
3.12 |
2.91 |
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Goal-Creating Actions |
0.62 |
0.27 |
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Tackles |
1.24 |
0.91 |
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Blocks |
0.68 |
0.59 |
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Interceptions |
0.45 |
0.20 |
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Crackers |
0.34 |
0.75 |
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Successful Take-ons |
1.36 |
1.30 |
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Ball Recoveries |
3.56 |
3.07 |
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All stats via Fbref For the 24/25 Season |
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Finallly, According to Mango, The Youngster is also injured with “FRIGHTENING SPEED & ACCELEURATION,” SO The North Londoners WOULDN’T Miss OUT On Martinelli’s BREAKAWAY POTENTIAL IF HE WAS Replacement on the Left.
Ultimately, Fofana Might Not Be the Biggest Name Around at The Moment, But HE LOOKS SET TO BECOME A Superstar and is Already BETTER THAN ARSENAL’S REGULAR STARTING LEFT-WINGER.
Therefore, The Club Should Do Everything possible to sign Him as soon as possible.
