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Lee Kang-in's trip to Arsenal may have been the last chance in the transfer market last winter.
The British Mirror announced on the 9th (Korea time) 'Arnall is anticipating a major summer reorganization. It aims to recruit four key players. Arsenal will now focus on the summer transfer window after failing to qualify for the European Champions League (UCL) final after falling behind Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)," the report said. John Cross, who wrote this article, is a journalist who is very good at news about Arsenal. As for Arsenal's intelligence, it is one of the top five in the UK.
The Mirror said: "'Asnall lost to PSG in the UCL semi-final, and ended up with another no-show. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ended the season without a trophy for the fifth year even though he is close to winning the league in the last two seasons. As a result, the club is expected to make a major shake-up in the main squad and will again try to win the title through aggressive recruitment this summer.
First of all, the part that Arsenal is most concerned about this summer is the striker. Arsenal, who have Newcastle striker Alexander Isak as their top target but need to reinforce several positions, are considering Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Jockeres and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Seschko as realistic alternatives. As it is difficult to trust Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jejues anymore, Arsenal is in a position to proceed with the recruitment with the most effort.
As well as the striker, Arsenal are attempting to bolster the left winger this summer. The Mirror believes that Arsenal must recruit a striker in this transfer market, and the left winger is also included in the recruitment candidates. The club is keeping an eye on Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams. 'There is interest from Saudi Arabian clubs for Leandro Trossar, who has a year left on his contract, and his transfer is expected to pave the way for a new left winger.'"
Nico is the player Arsenal have wanted since the transfer window last summer. However, the recruitment failed because the player's annual salary demand was too high. If Trossar leaves, he is likely to recruit another left winger even if he does not recruit Nico. Gabriel Martinello is limited in his challenge to win the championship.
In other words, Arsenal are looking for a striker and a left winger to reinforce their offense. As Jorginho leaves in the midfield, new central midfielders and center-back and full-back positions are being considered in the defense. Real Sociedad's Martin Subimendi is very likely to recruit the central midfielder.
With Arsenal looking for a striker, left winger, central midfielder and defender, Lee Kang-in does not seem to be considered at all. Lee Kang-in is not a suitable player for the role Arsenal is looking for.
Lee Kang-in has played as a fake striker at PSG this season, but Arsenal's player is an authentic striker and a clear scorer. Lee Kang-in is definitely not a player who can score 20 goals in a season. He can also play as a left winger, but Lee Kang-in is better suited to the right and does better when he exerts influence on the right.
The new central midfielder that Arsenal want is a style like a rear playmaker that connects the defense with the attack. Lee Kang-in can also play this role, but it is not a suitable position. This is because Lee Kang-in is a player who shines more in attack than in defense, and has limitations in body size in the first place.
The BBC also detailed with what kind of players Arsenal plans to strengthen the transfer market on the 8th, which was almost similar to the story of the Mirror. Lee Kang-in's name was also not mentioned.
Based on this, Arsenal may not want Lee Kang-in unlike the transfer market last winter. In January, England's The Athletic said one of the names under discussion is PSG's South Korean striker Lee Kang-in. Lee Kang-in is considering a choice at PSG despite playing regularly under PSG coach Luis Enrique. He is open to new challenges, it has been reported.
Arsenal's interest was true. In Lelebo, a leading Spanish media outlet, 'Arnall really likes Lee Kang-in. However, there is no official dialogue so far. Still, he has a profile that suits Arsenal.'
If Arsenal stopped recruiting Lee Kang-in, Lee Kang-in's escape from PSG may not be easy. Manchester United and Newcastle United are also interested in Lee Kang-in, but the two teams reportedly did not send a practical offer to PSG.
Meanwhile, Italian media are telling that Napoli still wants Lee Kang-in. Napoli wanted to take Lee Kang-in both in the summer of 2023 and the summer of 2024.
Reporter Kim Dae-sik rlaeotlr2024@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
