For a team whose manager publicly confessed their inability to sign players permanently, the arrival of Denis Suarez at Arsenal was greatly welcomed. A player of his calibre, having won every major domestic trophy available in Spain while representing Barcelona, will augment the experience and quality of Arsenal’s midfield. Suarez previously played under Unai Emery’s tutelage at Sevilla, which is a notable bonus, but was the 25-year-old truly the most appropriate recruit for the Gunners? This isn’t to suggest that he is a bad signing, nor is he of insufficient quality to play for the Gunners, but perhaps the club’s focus was misplaced when opting to sign the Spaniard. As is...
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