Miguel Almirón was linked with a move to Arsenal last year and the rumours have started circling again.
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In January 2017, he moved from Lanus in Argentina to Atlanta United in MLS and has taken another step forward as a player. His team burst onto the scene, with massive crowds and now sit top of their conference.
But what makes the 24-year-old Paraguayan from relatively unknown clubs (at least to most European sides) so special, and would he be a quality signing for Arsenal?
Next, playing style…
2. Goals, goals, goals!
Early last season, Almirón appeared to have the same problem many Arsenal attacking midfielders had in the past: passing it when there was a clear opportunity to score themselves.
Martino urged him to shoot, and shoot he did.
Here is a screamer he scored in the snow in Minnesota:
#Golazo de Miguel Almirón!!! Wonderful half-volley for his 2nd goal (with 1 assist) in #MINvATL and #ATLUTD lead 4-1 vs #MNUFC! #MLS pic.twitter.com/uR40Fs3GoR
— Jason Foster (@JogaBonitoUSA) March 12, 2017
Here is another strong strike from earlier that season:
"It's an absolute PEACH!" What a goal by Miguel Almirón! #UniteAndConquer pic.twitter.com/C07o2tgZvc
— FOX Sports South (@FOXSportsSouth) May 21, 2017
What team couldn’t use goals like that?
For Arsenal, Almirón would surely be a useful player.
Next, drawing comparisons…