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Ranking Arsenal’s summer signings

By Roy Emanuel

ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal before a training session at London Colney on October 31, 2016 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal before a training session at London Colney on October 31, 2016 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 19: Lucas Perez of Arsenal takes on Wanderson of Ludogorets during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and PFC Ludogorets Razgrad at Emirates Stadium on October 19, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 19: Lucas Perez of Arsenal takes on Wanderson of Ludogorets during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal FC and PFC Ludogorets Razgrad at Emirates Stadium on October 19, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) /

Lucas Perez

Arsene Wenger may have failed in the pursuit of forwards like Higuain and Lacazette, but Arsenal’s manager did bring in a talented striker with a strong goal-scoring record. Spanish striker Lucas Perez was brought in from La Liga club Deportivo de La Coruna after an impressive season where he scored 17 goals.

Perez brings a bit of a different dynamic to the Arsenal squad. Certainly more than capable of operating successfully in a centre-forward role, Perez’s skill on the ball and incredible stamina see him cover large portions of the pitch throughout a match. Found on the wing and in the midfield, the 28-year old is able to create scoring chances from a variety of different scenarios and situations.

The new signing took some time to get into the line-up, but had been performing well in recent matches. Two goals in an EFL Cup victory at Nottingham Forest and two assists in a Champions League romp over Ludogorets Razgrad showed a great indication that Perez was ready to contribute more to the Gunners.

An unfortunate ankle injury in a cup match against Reading has Perez sidelined until next month and has stalled some of the progress he had been making.

However, it is clear that Wenger found a dynamic player that will be able to both create and score goals for Arsenal.

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