Germany is a lovely country but Wolfsburg wouldn't be
high up on the list of destinations to visit. It's the home and backbone of
Volkswagen and that's about it. The local football club have had highs but last
season only finished 11th, if Gustavo wants to further his World Cup dream then
a better side would probably be advised.
The midfielder may well like the Bundesliga and Wolfsburg
may well be prepared to pay him a very good wage but Arsenal could match the
financials if they really wanted to and he'd have a much higher profile at the
London club. He'd be across town from Paulinho and Sandro who he'll be battling
with for a Brazil place and he'd likely get Champions League football.
There
would be no issue with playing time, he'd walk straight past Aaron Ramsey into
the team. He's an energetic player and not just someone to sit deep, not
comparable to the more slowly majestic Mikel Arteta.
A move to Arsenal would appear to make sense for everyone
involved and that's why it's such a surprise he appears to be close to committing
to Wolfsburg. Die Welt say the deal is all but done, but it isn't until he
comes back from international duty and goes through the motions. Kicker this
evening confirm that nothing is signed yet but say that Wolfsburg are close to
completing the deal.
They go on to explain that the reason he won't be going
to Arsenal isn't out of a love for Germany, but because the Premier League side
won't go up to the €20m Bayern Munich are asking. If true, it would be
frustrating for Arsenal supporters, the club don't seem to be able to get a
deal across the line in what was meant to be their big summer window.
There's still a small window of opportunity for Arsenal
to get Gustavo, but it's shutting quickly. On to the next target.
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