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Gabriel Agbonlahor to Arsenal

Wednesday, 11. 25. 2009 – Category: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Premier League

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Is Gabriel Agbonlahor on his way to Arsenal

Gabriel Agbonlahor is an interesting choice for Arsenal, it’s not too much of a stretch to see him in an Arsenal side. He’s fast, fairly skillful and knows how to pass. What’s intriguing about this rumour is that the transfer is based on Agbonlahor improving his “inconsistent reputation“(sic).

The article continues:
Wenger .. considered a swoop for the England striker in the transfer window after he had hit 10 goals before last Christmas.

However, the 23-year-old netted just twice more last term as Villa’s hopes of breaking into the top four fell apart.

But Wenger’s head has been turned yet again by Agbonlahor, who has scored seven goals so far
this season but only twice in his last nine games.

The issue is likely to be price, Wenger is notoriously loath to pay over the odds for a player, even Arshavin, who was quite expensive, was a massively protracted affair, and ended up being finalised on the last day of a transfer window.

In spite of this, there is clearly a lot of potential in Agbonlahor and when he’s on form, he’s very difficult to play against. The other likely factor that will make him interesting to Wenger is his growing ability to lead the line. Wenger’s only forward who can lead a line is the occasionally useful but generally average Bendtner. Agbonlahor would certainly present an upgrade to him.

Also likely to be of interest is the players passport, for although the player quota seems unlikely, it’s always on the horizon, and a sensible manager will be conscious of mitigating this risk.