By Nick Lander
Arsenal could be set to move for Barcelona starlet Cristian Tello after he was overlooked by new manager Tito Vilanova. The winger featured 22 times last season under Pep Guardiola and impressed. The former Espanyol player has not even been given a squad number now Vilanova has taken over, whilst some other, younger products of Barca's famous La Masia academy have.
Tello was part of the Spanish Olympic team that fell at the group stages this summer and will be disappointed to find, on his return to Spain, that his short term Barcelona future looks bleak. Athletico Madrid are believed to be considering a loan offer for the 20 year old, however, both Arsenal and Liverpool have monitored the youngster in the past, and may now make a move for a player who will clearly be upset to be overlooked.
Possibly available for less than £10m, Tello would be a real steal, he is definitely a future star. Arsenal already have a number of players in the wide positions, but the chance to snap up Tello for a bargain price may be an opportunity that is too good to refuse.
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We have wingers to burn, buy a DM and a fullback instead.
ReplyDeleteI'd be inclined to agree with you, but don't forget how many DMs there are already at the club... Song, Frimpong, Coquelin & Eastmond...
ReplyDeleteAlso would you prefer Tello or Gervinho?
i dont know man...but i certainly dont want another fabregas situation developing.
Deletei PREFER gERVINHO!!
DeleteI have to say I agree with Nick. Cristian Tello would definitely be a steal. There's nothing wrong with having depth in wide areas. Understandably we have Gervinho & Podolski for the left, but Walcott is unchallenged on the right considering that AOC will be looked to play in midfield more often than not. Tell would definitely be a good squad player to have I'd say.
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