5 replacements for Santi Cazorla that Arsenal should consider

Modified Jul 06, 2017 08:31 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Santi Cazorla of Arsenal battles for the ball with Marek Suchy and Renato Steffen of Basel during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Arsenal FC and FC Basel 1893 at the Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Santi Cazorla: Arsenal’s midfield maestro

#1 Mateo Kovacic

With Real Madrid’s reluctance to sell their natural Luka Modric replacement, it will be hard for Gunners to land Mateo Kovacic. Unless, Dani Ceballos is signed from Real Betis—and the chances, it seems, are high.

If Ceballos is signed, the Blancos might be tempted to let go of their prized Croat asset for a significant fee. The former Inter player was signed for €30 million and Arsenal will have to place a bid much higher than that to acquire his services.

The young midfielder is talented and can play in a number of midfield positions. From deep-lying playmaker to attacking midfielder, Arsenal will have signed a player who cannot only replace Cazorla but also Mesut Ozil should the German be injured.

His time playing in front of the defence for Madrid has improved his defensive abilities and with more playing time at Arsenal, he can surely go on to become one of the finest midfielders in the Premier League.

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