3 Answers to Arsenal’s defensive conundrum

#1. Milan Skriniar (Inter Milan)

Skriniar would be a significant upgrade

The Slovakian has been one of the most underrated defenders in the world over the past couple of seasons. Plying his trade at Inter Milan, Skriniar has put in numerous commanding displays.

An elegant passer of the ball, the Slovakian has all the attributes required of a top-drawer centre-back. Skriniar boasts of excellent concentration and hardly puts a foot wrong while his immaculate tackling helps him snuff out danger in the blink of an eye.

Though these attributes make him an invaluable player, the asset that could appeal most to the Gunners would be his adaptability. On occasions, the Slovakian has played as a right-back and with Arsenal short-handed defensively, his flexibility would solve several issues.

Moreover, he is a colossus at the back and is a real leader. Alongside the likes of Sokratis and Koscielny, Skriniar could form an efficient central defensive pairing that would set the foundation for Arsenal’s flair players to wreak havoc.

The Slovakian is just 23 years old. Hence, he would surely not come cheap. However, there have been murmurs recently regarding the wages being offered to him at Inter.

The time is right for the Gunners to make a move and bring Skriniar to the Emirates. With age on his side, Arsenal’s investment would surely promise a great return.

If the Gunners hope to seriously challenge England’s elite, they need a centre-back like Skriniar. Thus, they should pull out all the stops to acquire him when the market opens.