3 reasons why Arsenal should sign Real Madrid wonderkid Alvaro Morata

Álvaro Morata

According to caughtoffside, Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Real Madrid striker Álvaro Morata. Even though the mentioned source is not one of the reliable one available out there, let’s us analyze whether the Spanish U-21 star will fit well in this Arsenal squad or not and what will the young forward bring to this Arsenal side if at all these rumors are true.

1. Hybrid Gameplay

Spanish players normally rely on their playmaking and ball skills more than physical attributes. But Morata is different. He has good ball skills, but he is also good in air with decent physical strength. Considering all this factors, 6’2 tall striker will perfectly update to life at Premier league.

2. Good Goal Poaching Skills

Morata has netted 11 goals in 12 appearances for the Spanish Under 21 national team. He has also scored two times in 9 substitute appearances in the league this season. He averages 1.6 shots per game (overall) and 85.7% pass accuracy in the champions league. He gets into some dangerous scoring positions in the game and has that natural goal scoring instinct and poaching skills that will give headaches to opponent defenders.

3. Mutually Beneficial Deal

With Benzema coming into form again, getting chance at Madrid will be more difficult for the young goal poacher. With Real Madrid linked with a January move for Suarez, things are about to get tough for Morata. At Arsenal, he will get more game time as Olivier Giroud needs rest and also Morata has the versatility in him to play as a winger if needed. And also, Arsenal players tend to get injured more than other premier league players. This will make openings for Morata to showcase his talent at the top level. So, moving to Emirates will be mutually beneficial for both the club and the player.

Scouting Morata, (Video)