5 things to know about Arsenal target Shkodran Mustafi

Shkodran Mustafi, Valencia
Mustafi could be on his way to Arsenal with a deal expected to be completed soon

5) He possesses great aerial prowess

Shkodran Mustafi, Germany
Mustafi is great in the air

Mustafi stands at 6ft and is a major threat from set pieces. A majority of his 6 league goals for Valencia have come from headers. Last season, the German won 73% of his aerial duels, a better percentage than Gabriel and Koscielny combined. Germans will also remember his towering header against Ukraine which got their campaign underway in the 2016 Euros.

Currently, Mertesacker is Arsenal's only aerial threat and, with him injured, Mustafi would be expected to play a major role in set pieces, both defensively and offensively.

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