3 Reasons Why Arsenal Signing Jamie Vardy Would Work

If Arsenal really are going after Jamie Vardy, then it's only right that we all hypothesise over whether it's going to work, right?

News that Arsene Wenger was going after the Leicester City forward caught everyone - yes, everyone - off guard, not least because it represents such a vast shift from his usual policy in the transfer market of signing younger players who can offer potential for improvement. Maybe a change of tack is what is needed; maybe it isn't. Vardy's mooted arrival at the Emirates is likely to be a divisive move by the Gunners - let's take a look at both sides of the argument..

Three reasons Why Jamie Vardy is the perfect signing for Arsenal...

Vardy Scores Goals, Arsenal Need Goals

The logic is simple: Arsenal have long been after a 20-goal-a-season centre-forward, and Wenger has long persisted that there isn't one out there who represents sufficient value to make him worth signing; Vardy is a 20-goal striker.

He scored 24 Premier League goals last season; fewer only than Harry Kane. His chance conversion rate of 25.8 per cent was equal to that of Sergio Aguero, and far better than Kane's.

Predictably, Arsenal missed more chances the football statisticians would call 'clear cut' than any other team in the Premier League in 2015/16, letting 69 such chances pass them by. Put a clinical Vardy at the spearhead of that attack and he solves all the problems. Simple.

He Will Offer Arsenal One Thing They Lack

Jamie Vardy proved to be more than just a goalscoring threat in the Premier League last season. At full pelt, challenge him in the penalty area at your considerable risk...

Arsenal were notably light in the penalty-winning department - the extended absences of the pacey Danny Welbeck and Theo Walcott may have played a part there - and Jamie Vardy brings you penalty shouts: lots of them.

Age Is But A Number 

Vardy was a late bloomer. He didn't burst on to the scene as a plucky teenager; hell, he didn't even play much football after he all but gave up on a professional career when he was abandoned by Sheffield Wednesday.

So the fact that he is 29 - and just one year younger than the depressingly slow Wayne Rooney - does not matter. He is in the peak years of his career and those will continue for a while yet.

A certain Ian Wright joined the club at a similar age and went on to become the club's record goalscorer. Don't expect the same heights from Vardy, but don't for a second start to think he is too old to to command a £20m outlay.

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Leicester City striker, Jamie Vardy May Be Unveiled By Arsenal Football Club Anytime Soon

Leicester City striker, Jamie Vardy may be unveiled by Arsenal football club anytime soon as the England forward is already undergoing medicals at the Emirates.

The Gunners hope to complete their shock £20million swoop for Jamie Vardy in the next 24 hours.

They have begun formal negotiations after triggering Vardy’s release clause at Leicester City, and the deal is expected to be completed before the start of Euro 2016.

The 29-year-old wants a four year deal worth around £120,000-a-week which is double his current Leicester contract.

According to the Guardian (UK), Arsenal want to sign the striker after learning that Danny Welbeck will miss nine months due to injury.

Vardy scored 24 goals in the Premier League last season to lead Leicester City to their first Premier League title.

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It was also disclosed that Arsene Wenger wants to get all his transfer businesses done before the start of EURO 2016 having failed to sign an outfield player last summer.

Recall that Arsenal completed their first signing of the summer with Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka pictured with the new club jersey in a photo shoot.

The Gunners are believed to have agreed a fee of around £30million for the 23-year-old, who will add leadership, excellent technical ability and a penchant for a red cards to their midfield.

The photos of Xhaka in an Arsenal shirt emerged on twitter and they looked real with the midfielder wearing the club’s new jersey.

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Arsenal Boldly Rejects Offer From Barcelona For Key Man

FC Barcelona are once again being linked with a move for Hector Bellerin. With the Spanish giants looking to lure the 21-year-old back to his home country, according to the Daily Star.

The European giants apparently made a move to sign him on Wednesday, but were given an instant and firm rejection by Arsenal. We have no intention of selling him at any price, as the right-back is unquestionably one of the brightest young talents in football today.

While it may well be true that Barca are interested in Bellerin – with the La Masia product potentially seen as a long-term replacement for Dani Alves – an approach is completely pointless.

Not only do we have no intention of letting the full-back leave, but the player himself clearly wants to remain with Arsenal. He has recently stated his desire to stay with the club, insisting that he can’t see himself playing anywhere else (via the Daily Mail).

I say every year that England is my home now. He said

I've lived there for many years; my family and my girlfriend are there. I’m very happy so I don’t see myself anywhere other than at Arsenal.”

Bellerin may have started out with Barcelona, but it’s Arsenal where he’s really grown and it’s Arsenal that gave him the opportunity to shine on the big stage. He’s been with us for years and is clearly a real Gooner at this point, and we need more of this type of loyalty at the club.

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[PHOTOS] La Liga Champions: FC Barcelona Unveils Next Season's Jersey

FC Barcelona have hinted at a return to old club traditions after revealing their new kit for the 2016-17 season.

Lionel Messi and his team-mates played in red and blue hooped shirts last season as they secured a La Liga and Copa del Rey double, but the club’s usual striped pattern will be adopted once more next term.

Barcelona revealed the new design on Monday, with the lack of a sponsor on the front of the shirt also notable.

The Catalan club shunned sponsorship until striking a deal with the Qatar Foundation in 2012.

Qatar Airways have adorned Barca’s shirts since 2013, but have not renewed their deal for next season, which is thought to be the main factor behind the club’s lack of sponsor on the new shirt for the unveiling.

But reports have suggested that Barca do expect to have a main shirt sponsor in place in time for the start of next season.

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