Arteta steals his skills again! Arsenal competes for 99 games to "Haland" "95 goals", Manchester United Amorin laughs

Arsenal is missing again this season, but it has dominated the second place in the Premier League standings for three consecutive seasons. The young Gunners are not far from the revival, but the team still lacks the last puzzle, which is to sign a top center, just like Guardiola's Manchester City back then. Since signing Haaland, he won the first Champions League championship in team history in one season. His current favorite disciple Arteta has also set his sights on the number one star in the Grape Super League, Zhekelais. Although the European transfer market has not yet begun, Arsenal is already in the lead. Amorin's Manchester United is only the second choice for Swedish striker.

The Swedish striker of Portugal Sports has swept the Portuguese Super League defense with an almost "crazy" efficiency in the past two years, scoring 95 goals in 99 games, with amazing data and assists not included. Zhekelais, 26, is not a talented young genius, nor is he a popular fan at the peak of his debut. When he joined Portugal Sports from the Championship team Coventry in 2023 for a mere £1.9 million, the deal basically received no attention from the outside world. But in just one year, he has transformed from a Championship striker to a "European Golden Boot Contender", and is another classic representative who is late to achieve success.

According to several Portuguese and British media confirmation, the whereabouts of Zhekelais have gradually become clear. He himself hopes to enter the Premier League this summer, and the closest one to sign him is Arsenal, coached by Arteta. In contrast, Manchester United, which is also interested in introducing him, gradually lost the initiative due to the backwardness of transfer strategy, financial pressure and operational rhythm. Manchester United is in a turbulent period. Zhekelais came to the Premier League to "make achievements" and won the championship, but he was not here to stumble. The Gunners' current lineup strength is completely incomparable to the Red Devils, which is also the key.

Arsenal has been the second in the Premier League in recent seasons, and other position configurations are already top-notch, but they lack a true "terminator". Data won't lie - throughout the season, Arsenal scored 17 goals less than champion Liverpool, which is a huge gap in strength in the competition for the championship level. Gabriel Jesus' injuries are frequent, Nketia is very useful in high-intensity games. Although Havertz is spiritual, his finishing efficiency is still unstable. Therefore, a strong, calm in front of the goal, able to carry the back and sprint, became Arteta's number one target this summer. And Zhekelais is the perfect spokesperson for this template.

In addition, Zhekelais's cost-effectiveness is even more cost-effective. Look at the price of Isaac in Newcastle, which is in a hot state in the past two seasons, with a terrifying price of 150 million pounds. Although there is a premium here, Isaac is worth at least 100 million euros. Compared with the Swedish striker, it is like a "baby price". Although his contract with Portugal Sports includes a liquidated damages of up to 85 million pounds, according to people familiar with the matter, Portugal Sports was willing to start negotiations when it received a offer of about 58 million pounds. On the one hand, the players have a clear intention to transfer, and on the other hand, it must have touched the "certain departure clause" in the contract. Otherwise, Portugal Sports would not want "money". At present, top centers like Zhekelais have entered the transfer market, but there are very few, and things are worth it.

Of course, Manchester United was not completely eliminated. Zhekelais has a good cooperative relationship with the new Red Devils coach Amorin - it was Amorin who brought him from the English Championship to the Portuguese Super League and created his current style and confidence. This "master-apprentice relationship" is undoubtedly a bargaining chip in Manchester United's battle. But the problem is not small. First of all, Manchester United's current offensive problems are more complicated than Arsenal. The offensive data of 42 goals in the Premier League throughout the season set the Red Devils' worst record in the past decade. The tight budget for signings, constant civil strife and unclear qualifications for European competition have also put Manchester United at a disadvantage in attracting top players.

In addition, Manchester United's senior executives are still in the process of alternating power. The Inez reform led by Radu Cliff has not yet been fully implemented, and the transfer operation is not efficient. On the other hand, Arsenal has a stable team, clear playing style, stable qualifications in the Champions League and reasonable personnel structure, which is obviously more attractive. The style of

Zhekelais is a textbook template for "modern center". He is 1.86 meters tall and has good physical confrontation ability. He can not only complete the points in the penalty area, but also run forward at high speed during counterattack. In the Portuguese Super League, he has a variety of goals: he is proficient in long shots, headers, penalty kicks, and single shots; in addition, he can also drive his teammates, making the winger and the midfielder inserted like fish in water.

In Arteta's system, he will have the support of top cake feeders such as Saka, Odegao, and Martinelli. If the franchise is successful, the Gunners' forward line will truly complete the "last puzzle". If he strives for the Premier League and even the Champions League in the new season, his confidence will increase greatly. Will he be the Gunners' "Haland"? Will it help Arsenal end the "shame" of not having a championship for many years?