Arsenal are keen on bringing Ajax attacker Hakim Ziyech to the Emirates in the January transfer window, it has been reported.
Ziyech was one of the stars of Ajax’s fantastic 2018-19 season, and has continued his good form in the 2019-20 season, racking up goals and assists.
As per Calciomercato, the Gunners could sign Ziyech for £43 million. The Moroccan international’s contract with the Dutch club expires in 2022, having signed an extension last year.
The Dutch-born attacker joined Ajax from Twente in 2016 for €11 million and has gone on to have a fantastic three and a half years at the club.
Ziyech has scored 8 goals and made 21 assists in all competitions for Ajax, taking his tally to 48 goals and 82 assists in 158 appearances in Ajax colours!
Hakim Ziyech – Why they should they spend big for him
Arsenal are a club in shambles at the moment and need a serious overhaul in the next few transfer windows under new manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners need quality defenders and midfielders, while their attack could do better with an additional player as well.
Hakim Ziyech would certainly fit the bill at Arsenal and add more attacking depth to Arteta’s squad. The Moroccan international is a player with fantastic technique, possessing the ability to dribble and run past players with his good close control, creativity and speed, while also having the vision and technique to pass the ball, long or short.
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He is an all-round player who is also good from set-pieces, is a hard-working player, and can also score vital goals.
The 26-year-old has loads of experience of playing in Europe and has been instrumental in Ajax winning several trophies in Netherlands, as well as progressing far in the Champions League and Europa League.
Arsenal already have a big-money signing option on the right side with Nicolas Pépé, but they certainly need another player on the right side to give Arteta more options. Ziyech can also play in the No. 10 role as well, which is currently occupied by Mesut Ozil.
While Ozil is a good player and could yet have a future under Arteta, Ziyech possibly offers more as he is an all-round player who can pass, dribble, and defend, while also being a more mobile player than the German.
If the Gunners want to compete to get into the top 4, they need creative and versatile players like Ziyech, which is why they should sign him.