Arsenal are reportedly showing interest in signing Yunus Musah in the next summer transfer window. The USA midfielder was also the academy product of the Gunners.
However, he decided to leave the Gunners at the age of 16. This is also because Valencia offered him a faster route to first team football.
ARSENAL AND YUNUS MUSAH TRANSFER LINKS FULL STORY
According to reports, Arsenal want to sign Yunus Musah in the next summer transfer window. Valencia are also open to sell him at the right price. However, other top European clubs are also monitoring the situation. Hence, Valencia will demand over 50 million for the USA midfielder. The report also claims that the Gunners lead the race for his signature.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has also said that Arsenal have sent scouts in the La Liga games. ESPN have also said that his versatility to play in midfield means that he is generating interest. The channel also claims that Premier League clubs are alerted to his availability in the next summer transfer window. However, Gunners will hope their past mistakes.
THE GUNNERS MUST SIGN THEIR FORMER ACADEMY PLAYER TO IMPROVE THER PAST MISTAKES
Arsenal made the mistake of selling Serge Gnabry for a very less fee. However, years later, he proved himself and has now made over 200 appearances for Bayern Munich. Hence, the Gunners must try to sign Yunus Musah before his value becomes over 100 million. Yunus Musah has also played for the Gunners academy team till the age of 16.
The USA midfielder also said about his reasons to leave Arsenal and join Valencia at 16. He further explained,”. “I felt at the time maybe, we’ll never know, that I wasn’t able to be in the Arsenal first-team so early,”. “Their team was really good and I felt at my age I could play first-team football and there was the chance to move to Valencia. Things turned out great. I’m very grateful for that.”
However, there is a chance of him playing for Arsenal again. This is because they also want to sell Albert Sambi Lokonga in the next summer transfer window. Hence, this will potentially open up a squad pace for Gunners to sign a new midfielder.
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