Don’t Rule Out Lucas Biglia – By JG
I know some fans are practically slitting their wrists to see Arsenal sign Yann M’Vila but come on, he’s not the only player that would help strengthen the midfield. Yes, M’Vila is a great player we know this, but he is not the only option. One player who actually unintentionally mentioned that Arsenal and Real Madrid were keen on him was Lucas Biglia. He, unlike M’Vila, is not a rumour.
This is what he said : “It’s true that Real Madrid and Arsenal are interested in me…I can say that Real Madrid have contacted my agent Enzo Montepaono to ask about my situation but so far there have only been contacts and no formal offers have arrived.”
“About Arsenal, I can tell you the same as before. Only Arsenal and Real Madrid have contacted us and now we are waiting. I have a contract with Anderlecht until 2015 but the club know what I want. My intention is to leave…We have negotiated my buy-out clause and, if a club comes and pays the clause, Anderlecht will allow me to leave.”
Let’s compare the two players shall we?
Biglia – 26 year old Argentinian, Captain of Anderlecht, has played for them since 2006, has been a key player for them and has helped the team to win 6 trophies, nicknamed “el principito” (the principle? I think?), fantastic free-kick taker, hassles opponents, really good at reading opponents movements in order to make interceptions, great tackling, great passing, very agile, called up for Argentine national squad, and lets not forget…Real Madrid are interested in him, so he definitely has the skills. In my opinion, almost an exact replica of Arteta, except even more defensively minded and more enhanced tackling abilities. Since he is Argentinian, Biglia is not going to the Euros, which is a good thing because there will be no bearing on price or injury.
M’Vila – all the same attributes as Biglia except for: free-kick taking skills, agility, experience, and no nickname. M’Vila IS going to the Euros, so that has bearing on when Arsenal are allowed to sign him, and if he get’s injured.
In my opinion, Lucas Biglia is the smarter option, I have watched several matches (all the way through) of both players, international and club teams, and I think Biglia has more to offer. He is a fantastic player, and he want’s to play, so I doubt he will go to Real Madrid, they have enough people already.
As far as M’Vila is concerned, I don’t think Arsenal were really ever seriously considering him, it was all just hype created by the media, and they fooled a lot of people “hook, line, and sinker”. They even got some fans pretending to be “insiders”, acting like they sit-in while transfer negotiations are being held. What a laugh.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Biglia is officially announced as an Arsenal player before the Euros, but this is just speculation. M’Vila’s valuation has inflated into the realm of lunacy, so only the filthy money-bag clubs will go for him.
Anyway, below are a couple videos, one of Biglia, one of M’Vila, they are just teaser videos (not to be used to scout players) , I suggest watching some of their full matches. If M’Vila signs, fantastic. If Biglia signs, also fantastic. Let us know what you think.
http://justarsenal.com/biglia-is-a-b...s-videos/14000
Originally Posted by Munchies
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