Arsenal Transfers: 5 Reasons Gunners Should Buy Julian Draxler
3. Draxler Suits The 'Arsenal Way'
It is a phrase that is often banded about by the media and used whenever the Gunners are linked with a player does he play the 'Arsenal way'? Ever since Wenger took over as Arsenal manager in 1996, the club have become synonymous with passing football. The Frenchman has installed the belief that the way to beat your opponent is by using your creativity and speed of passing to carve them upon. If fans have any concerns as to whether Draxler would fit in at Arsenal, then they need not worry. As cliché as it sounds, the German is a typical Wenger-like signing. He ticks all of the manager's metaphorical boxes. Draxler has an exceptionally good first touch and a real eye for a pass. He is quick, a team player and young enough to be moulded into the finished article. Wenger has always loved developing talent and the fact that Draxler is just 20 makes him an even more attractive proposition. The German would also bed quickly into the squad, given the number of fellow compatriots of his there are at the club. Per Mertesacker, Serge Gnabry and Ozil would all make the Schalke star feel at home in London, a crucial aspect for any new signing. People should also not forget that Wenger is fluent in German, another helping-hand for Draxler. Draxler's style of play and characteristics make him an ideal signing for Arsenal. With the club chasing the title, it would be odd for them to pass up the opportunity to sign a player who could make the difference in the final few months.
Simon is an NCTJ qualified sports journalist. He has conducted interviews with Tony Adams and Peter Shilton, while also having work published in The Daily Telegraph and The Sun. Follow him on Twitter via @sr_collings.