Arsenal's transfer strategy has once again become a hotly debated topic amongst fans and pundits, with former Arsenal star Petit expressing his views on the team's midfield reinforcements in a recent interview. Petit clearly pointed out that Arsenal should sign Chelsea's midfielder Kante this summer to further enhance the team's midfield competitiveness.
Petit first recalled a veteran of the Arsenal team, Zaca, he said he had high hopes for Zaca, despite the fact that Zaca had gone through a difficult period, and even clashed with the fans, but he ultimately returned to the field as a warrior, and proved his own value with his actions, and became a model for athletes. These words not only express the respect for Zaca, but also imply that Arsenal's midfield needs more resilient players like Zaca.
However, when it comes to Arsenal's midfield reinforcements, Petit doesn't have his sights set on players such as Merino or De Jong, who have been hotly tipped recently. He believes that although these players have some strength, they mainly play in the number eight role and may not exactly fit Arsenal's current needs. On the contrary, Petit strongly recommends Kante to join Arsenal, believing that Kante's mental attributes, ability to read the game, and strength in disrupting the opponent's formation are all top-notch, and can significantly improve the efficiency of Arsenal's midfield in terms of attacking and defensive transitions.
Petit further explained that Kante is not only capable of playing at the back, but can also excel as a number eight, and that this all-round ability makes him an ideal fit in Arsenal's midfield. In addition, Petit also noted the humble qualities of Arsenal's current squad, which he believes complement Kante's character traits, and that the Arteta coaching team would love to have Kante on board.
