5 replacements for Santi Cazorla at Arsenal

#2 Leon Goretzka

A true giant in the middle of the park

The biggest asset FC Schalke currently possess is their super versatile midfielder, Leon Goretzka. The 22-year-old German has been in fine form this season, being played in a multitude of positions including right-wing, central midfield, and central attacking midfield.

And he’s surpassed expectations in all of those positions with his clever one-twos, his runs off the ball and his confidence when on the ball. His height is an added advantage making him quite the imposing figure in the centre of the park and he’s improved a lot on his pace in recent years which comes in handy in all of the positions he’s chosen.

Goretzka’s contract expires at the end of next season and if Schalke are yet to tie him down to a contract, something’s off. And Arsenal ought to capitalise without having to seem too pushy. The Gunners need the best young talent from across Europe if they’re to become competitive again and Goretzka is one who could help them do that.