With the Under 21s now complete and Holland (and Arsenal target Ryan Babel) victorious, attention has quickly turned to transfer targets from the tournament. Sources close to the club have confirmed that super scout Gilles Grimaldi has been tracking Roma and full Italy International Alberto Aquilani in recent months.The Roma playmaker certainly caught the eye in the 2-2 draw with England in scoring the equaliser.
He has also become a prominant part of the Roma side and earned a call up to the full Italy side. The thinking behind bringing in yet another midfielder into the Arsenal set up would be to replace the likely departing Matty Flamini.
A quick look at Football Manager reveals several areas that Grimaldi will be noting are strengths in the player.
Long Shots 17/20
Passing 18/20
First Touch 16/20
Creativity 15/20
Technique 16/20
Positioning 16/20
Teamwork 17/20
Work Rate 15/20
Stamini 15/20
Obviously this boy is a very tasty prospect. Will we buy him?
TRANSFER POSSIBILITY RATING - 2.5/10
I really doubt the arrival of another central midfielder with or without Flamini's departure. With Denilson, Diaby, Gilberto and Fabregas (c) and possibly Fran Merida seeing more action with the first team I find it highly unlikely that an Italian international would risk taking his chances with a side well stocked with the Brazilan captain, a French international, a Spanish international and yet another Brazilian international.
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