If you asked Arsenal fans a year ago what the team needed to improve on, they would probably have said a new striker was needed.
If you asked fans the same question today, they would almost certainly say the same thing.
Mikel Arteta has helped Arsenal become one of the best teams in England over the past few years, but he has been unable to since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left the club in 2022 Sign a productive number nine.
However, that could be about to change, as recent reports have linked the club with someone who could be the perfect upgrade for Kai Havertz.
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according to a Recent report “Caught Offside”Arsenal are one of several teams interested in signing Brighton striker Joao Pedro.
As well as the Gunners, reports suggest Liverpool and Manchester City are also keen to sign the Brazilian, while Chelsea have also shown interest.
Interestingly, while the Seagulls have set an asking price of between €70m and £58m for the striker, the report revealed that the north Londoners “plan to make an offer of around €55m to €65m”, which translates to between £46 million and £54 million.
It would be an expensive and complicated move, but given Pedro’s ability, it’s worth pursuing, especially as he could be an upgrade to Havertz.
How does Pedro compare to Havertz?
Therefore, if Arsenal succeed in pursuing Pedro and land him for around £54m, it seems unlikely that he will be on the bench.
The Brighton ace will therefore be in direct competition with Havertz for the starting spot, but who will take the lead?
Well, regarding their raw output this season, it’s a little complicated because the Germans Scored ten goals and provided two assists compared to brazilians Four goals and three assists.
However, the Seagull Ace, known as the “magic” Talent Scout Jacek KuligScored a goal in just ten appearances, equivalent to one goal every 1.42 games.
In comparison, the former Chelsea man has contributed to the goal in 23 games, averaging a goal every 1.91 games, which is a much lower figure.
So what about their underlying numbers? When we get behind the scenes, who stands out?
Surprisingly, it’s the ‘crazy’ former Watford star because Voiced by analyst Ben Martinsonwho is ahead, ahead by a mile.
Pedro vs Havertz | ||
|---|---|---|
Statistics per 90 people | Pedro | Havertz |
Non-penalty expected G+As | 0.54 | 0.54 |
Actual non-penalty G+As | 0.93 | 0.47 |
Progressive Pass | 3.73 | 2.97 |
progressive carry | 3.60 | 1.55 |
lens | 2.39 | 2.36 |
hit the target | 0.93 | 0.88 |
Goals per shot | 0.22 | 0.14 |
Goals per shot | 0.57 | 0.38 |
key pass | 1.47 | 0.81 |
Pass the ball into the penalty area | 1.73 | 0.47 |
Create the action of the shot | 2.78 | 2.36 |
Goal setting action | 0.53 | 0.14 |
successful takeover | 1.73 | 0.41 |
All statistics pass FBref for 24/25 PL season | ||
For example, the 23-year-old scored in all relevant metrics, including but not limited to non-penalty expected goals and actual goals as well as assists, progressive passes and ball possession, shots and shots on target, every The number of goals scored and shots on target, as well as shots taken and actions that create goals, are all based on 90.
Ultimately, while Havertz is an excellent player and a useful signing for Arsenal, Pedro’s statistics are far more impressive and came on a weaker side. team, so Arteta and his teammates should do everything they can to sign the Brazilian striker as soon as possible.
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