Arsenal Transfer News: Latest on Yacine Brahimi and Shkodran Mustafi Rumours

Arsenal will reportedly turn to Porto winger Yacine Brahimi in an attempt to add to their creative options, having missed out on Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez.

That’s according to Tom Hopkinson of the Sunday Mirror, who has stated Brahimi would be available for transfer should a side bid £40 million for his services. While Liverpool and Chelsea are also linked, it’s suggested “Wenger has been alerted to his availability after Mahrez penned a new four-year Foxes deal.”

Speculation about a possible transfer for Brahimi was fuelled in midweek as he was left out of the team’s UEFA Champions League qualifier with Roma. 

The Algerian has been one of the star performers in Portuguese football since he moved to Porto in 2014. Here is a glimpse of what he can bring to a side when he’s at full flight:

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While it’s mooted the 26-year-old is an alternative for Mahrez, Brahimi is a different kind of player to his compatriot. The Porto man is typically at his best when stationed on the left flank, able to burst past defenders with his searing pace on the outside or float inside to link up with midfielders.

His main asset is very quick feet, meaning Brahimi is able to glide past his marker with ease. As these numbers from WhoScored.com …

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