Arsenal don reportedly jump ahead of Manchester United for the signature of Angelo Stiller, one young Bundesliga midfielder wey also dey on Liverpool radar.
Mikel Arteta midfield setup this season dey steady with Zubimendi, Declan Rice and Odegaard as core starters. Options like Merino, Nwaneri and Norgaard dey provide backup.
But after Merino bag hat-trick for Spain 6-0 win over Turkey, Arteta fit dey rethink rotation – though Merino place for long term still dey unsure as im go turn 30 by 2026.
Arsenal ‘Leading Race’ for Stiller
According to reports from CaughtOffside via Daily Express, Arsenal dey front of the queue to sign Stuttgart baller Stiller. The 24-year-old don shine for Bundesliga side since joining in 2023 – with 5 goals and 18 assists in 85 matches, including 11 assists last season. Im form don also catch Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann eye.
Stiller still get three years left for him contract, but Stuttgart dey demand around £52m to release am. Man United try activate a £27.8m clause but e fail because the clause only dey active during specific periods. Reports also talk say Stiller no even gree the Old Trafford move despite secret talks.
Now, Arsenal still go battle interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid and former club Bayern Munich, but sources dey talk say Stiller dey particularly open to join Gunners project because Arteta dey trust young players.
What Stiller Fit Bring to Arsenal
Stat-wise, Stiller no too dey stand out for defensive work, but when e come to creativity and progressive passing, the boy dey elite level. In the last year:
- Average 9.72 progressive passes per game – top 2% for midfielders in Europe top five leagues.
- 3.88 shot-creating actions per game.
- Almost 9 passes into the final third per match – putting am in the 98th percentile among midfielders.
With Odegaard and Rice already solid, adding Stiller go give Arsenal extra creativity and balance, especially for games wey dem need quick ball progression. But make Gunners still dey watch Liverpool side, as Klopp men fit reignite their interest depending on how Endo and Bajcetic matter take end.
