Oyer: Arsenal needs to inspect Gilasi, can Emery keep McKinn?

Dortmund defeated Barcelona at home, but unfortunately the Yellow and Black Legion lost too many away games, so they were eliminated with their heads held high. Gilasi scored a hat-trick in this game. Since Dortmund is likely to miss the Champions League qualification next season, former Dutch star Oyer suggested that the Guinea star go to the Premier League team. Oyer said: Arsenal needs to inspect Gilasi. During Havertz's injury days, Merino served as the center and his efficiency is very ideal. However, Oyer believes that Merino is still a midfielder, and his guest appearance as a No. 9 player is not a long-term solution. Even if Havertz can return from injury and his shooting accuracy is not very accurate, Arsenal will still have to inspect the real center. Gilasi is very efficient, he is at the golden age, and the Gunners need to examine the Guinea striker.

Arsenal's forward problem does need to be resolved as soon as possible. Gilasi's performance in the Bundesliga this season is impressive, and his sense of running and finishing ability in front of the goal are exactly what the Gunners lack. However, Oyer also reminded that there are differences in the intensity of the confrontation between the Premier League and the Bundesliga, and the club needs to comprehensively evaluate Gilasi's adaptability. In another Champions League quarterfinals, Aston Villa could also leave with their heads raised. They defeated Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg, but because they lost two goals in the first game, Villa was eliminated. In Oyer's eyes, McKin's performance is very important - can Emery keep McKin? You should know that Aston Villa still has the hope of entering the Champions League zone in the Premier League standings, which means that the club is in a steady rise.

McKin, a player with outstanding personal abilities and rich experience, should be suitable for the future development of the Emery system. However, Oyer also admitted that McGinn has become a hot spot in the transfer market through his outstanding performance this season, and his value is not very high. Can Emery keep him? This is related to Villa's development trend. However, retaining McKinn is not something that can be achieved by just a competitive prospect. The financial competition in the Premier League has long surpassed the simple performance level. The salary temptation of giant teams and the halo of the Champions League platform are often the key bargaining chips to leverage core players in the mid-story. Although McKinn is given a core position at Villa Park Stadium, if traditional powerhouses such as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will inevitably weigh the dual possibilities of short-term honors and long-term planning.

Emery's advantage lies in his clear team building blueprint and tactical adaptability. Spanish coaches are good at activating multifunctional midfielders. McGinn is not only responsible for the promotion task in his system, but also participates in high-level pressing. The data improvement is obvious to all. The locker room news showed that McKinn had a great chemistry with his teammates, and this "sense of need" might offset some of the external temptations. But Villa management must prepare for the future - if the Champions League qualification cannot be guaranteed, it may need to increase the bargaining chips by increasing the liquidated damages clause or setting a step-by-step salary structure. Transfer expert Lawrence pointed out that McKinn's stay or stay may also become a weather vane for Villa's summer window strategy: "His decision will directly affect the morale of the locker room, and even decide the judgment of other signing targets on Villa's ambitions."

At present, Villa needs to make efforts in both lines: on the one hand, it uses actual results to prove that the team is in an upward channel, and on the other hand, it needs to show courage at the negotiating table. After all, the meaning of leaving a core is far beyond the transfer fee itself - it marks that the club has the confidence to deal with top forces. In Oyer's view, the arsenals in the Arteta era actually had the strength and conditions to win the Premier League, and their lineup thickness is gradually increasing. Why is this club just one step away from the league championship for several consecutive seasons? It is because they lack a single-shot scorer at the forward level. In Oyer's view, Gilasi may be able to play such a role, which is why Arsenal needs to actively examine him.

Considering the budget restrictions for signing in the winter window, Arsenal may adopt a flexible approach of renting first and then buying. Technical Director Edu has sent scouts to inspect Gilasi's game many times, focusing on his performance under high-intensity confrontation. Interestingly, Gilasi's agent has recently appeared in London, which may suggest that transfer negotiations have quietly begun. Meanwhile, Arteta tried a new offensive combination in training. There are internal reports that Saka was arranged to perform adaptive training in the middle, which may be a temporary solution to deal with the shortage of people on the front line. However, the coaching staff would rather introduce an instant center, after all, the key stage of the championship requires stable firepower output. Gilasi's transfer also faces the issue of asking Dortmund, with the Bundesliga club priced it for more than £40 million.

But considering the termination clause in the player contract and its relatively reasonable salary requirements, the deal is still operational. Oyer proposed that Arsenal needs to make a decision in the next three weeks, otherwise it may miss this cost-effective forward strengthener. I remember that last month, when Havertz was giving rewards, news about the Gunners' fight for Gilassi appeared. Gilasi himself is also open to joining Arsenal. In an interview, he vaguely stated that he is willing to face new challenges, especially on the stage where he can improve himself and compete for honor. These remarks undoubtedly add more room for imagination to the transfer.