3 reasons why Arsenal and Max Meyer are a perfect match

Schalke are a team known for exporting world-class talent to teams around Europe, with the likes of Manuel Neuer, Leroy Sane, Leon Goretzka, and more recently Max Meyer rising through the ranks at the German club. Many of these youngsters have found a lot of success throughout their career, with Neuer becoming a Bayern and Germany legend, and Sane a nominee for the Premier League's Player of the Season award. Goretzka recently signed a deal to move to the aforementioned Bavarian club, so the obvious next step for super talent Max Meyer is to upstage to a bigger club. Arsenal is just the team he needs, and here's why:

1) Requirement

As mentioned earlier, Meyer needs a transfer to a bigger club to really prove himself and enhance his game. Originally an attacking midfielder, Meyer has taken up a more defensive role as a deep-lying playmaker while pulling the threads for Schalke under new coach Domenico Tedesco. Ever since moving to that position, the 22-year old has really flourished and caught the eye of many clubs from all over Europe, including the North London giants, Arsenal

The Gunners seemed to be bereft of ideas for a major part of the season. They have genuinely missed the presence of a creative playmaker such as Santi Cazorla, who has been out injured, to complement Mesut Ozil. Wenger has tried to deploy the likes of Xhaka, Ramsey, Wilshere, and even Elneny in Cazorla's spot, but neither of them has really fit in.

Meyer, however, has played a very similar role in the first half of the Bundesliga season and has shown his versatility by sitting in a deeper role more recently. His effectiveness isn't a problem either, as he has carried Schalke to their current second place position ahead of local rivals Borussia Dortmund.

The young German's style of play is suited to the Gunners

2) Compatibility

Many players struggle to break into a particular team's starting 11, but fit in perfectly with another team. For example, James Rodriguez struggled to make an impact at Real Madrid, but is tearing up the German Bundesliga with Bayern Munich. This usually comes down to the compatibility of the player with the system the club follow. It can also be because of lack of compatibility with the club's style of play or even the manager. However, as far as Meyer and Arsenal are concerned, they do seem perfectly compatible.

Style of play

The Arsenal team are known for playing a beautiful, passing game. They prefer to dismantle their opposition, pass by pass, rather than launch long balls or constantly take shots from unreasonably large distances. However, this hasn't really worked out for them in the past two years with Cazorla sidelined through injury for most of that period. But Meyer has shown that he acts like the glue in midfield. Intercepting loose balls, plugging the gaps that are exposed by other midfielders making forward runs, and even making the occasional piercing pass. Their styles are compatible. There's no question about it.

Arsenal's German base

Many Germans such as Jens Lehmann, Michael Ballack, and Jurgen Klinsmann have left their mark on the premier league, and it would be fair to say that in recent years, the Gunners have had their fair share of German players. Even now, there are multiple German players in their squad. This will make it much easier for Meyer to fit in and adapt to the Premier League.

With Mesut Ozil, Per Mertesacker, and Shkodran Mustafi in the current squad along with other German players such as Sead Kolasinac and Granit Xhaka, Meyer will have his fair share of role models at the Emirates. As if that wasn't enough, Germany and Arsenal legend. The man who was part of the famous 'Invincibles' team of 03/04, Jens Lehmann is the current goalkeeping coach for the North London outfit.

In general, Meyer's compatibility with Arsenal will be key to his success if he joins.

Meyer's arrival could potentially enhance the game of Xhaka and Ramsey

3) Complemental ability

Out of all the reasons why Meyer is perfect for Arsenal, probably the most important will be his presence allowing the others to flourish.

When Arsenal signed Granit Xhaka a couple of years ago, he was expected to bring his stunning form to the Premier League. But having been deployed in the wrong position for most of his Arsenal career, he hasn't really hit top gear. However, Max Meyer's arrival could potentially change that. So far, Xhaka has been given excess defensive duties, and this drags him back and stops him from showing just how good he is. If given a license to move forward and attack, there is a good chance that he will flourish.

Apart from Xhaka, Meyer's arrival could also enhance Aaron Ramsey's game. Ramsey has shown a glimpse of what he can do this season. Although injuries have troubled him throughout his time at Arsenal, if he maintains his fitness, who knows how many wonders he can work, especially given the fact that he is now entering his prime. Meyer's link-up play could help Ramsey create and convert so many more chances.

To conclude, a move to a large European club is what Meyer needs to take his game to the next level, and with the Gunners needing a replacement for Santi Cazorla to get out of the slump they have been facing for almost two seasons now, it seems like no coincidence that the young German's contract expires in the summer. It's a perfect match!