Rémy Fee Agreed?

The summer transfer window is up and running,  and Arsenal look set to make their first signing. 

Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms for QPR and the French International striker Loïc Rémy. Much of the speculations surrounding Rémy to Arsenal began at their last home game of the season. The game against West Brom brought with it a surprising but welcoming spectator, Yes Rémy himself watched the game from the directors box, as Arsenal ended their final home game with a 1-0 score line. 

Rémy has made himself hot property for the transfer window, having spent a season on loan at Newcastle, making 26 appearances and scoring 14 goals.  He has caught the eye of some of the Premier League top clubs. According to The Daily Star "Remy had been on Liverpool and Tottenham's radar". But being a lifelong Arsenal fan gave the Gunners the extra edge to make the signing. 

The French International has previously hinted in the past that a return to QPR is fairly unlikely, and although they have won promotion back to the Premier League, that alone may not be enough to tempt him to stay. In an April interview Rémy stated “I want to join a great European club, to play at the highest level". Fast forward a few weeks later where he was spotted at the Emirates, this doesn't prove that he has signed for Arsenal. But with the departure of Bendtner Arsenal are short of a striker, so the reports in regards to a fee agreement may well be true. 

On a previous post I mentioned my brief admiration for Giroud, as formerly mentioned Giroud is indeed a complementary striker, and with the right strike partnership his dexterity will shine through. That partnership may come in the form of Giroud and Remy 

So far their pairing for Les Bleus is impressive. The hold up play from Giroud seems to be working well for his International side. 

What does Rémy offer ? 

Premier League Experience 

Demonstrated that he is able to score goals (14 goal tally for Newcastle)

International World Cup watch ( brilliant link up play with Giroud) 

27 Years old showing his best ever form (ideally this would work well for Arsenal) in regards to his age Arsenal do not need another young striker, as they already have Sanogo, Campbell and Afobe in their ranks. 

Rémy has a positive attitude. Any club would be grateful to have him in their team, he believes in himself and is constantly trying to improve. In an interview in March he commented  on his performance with the Magpies he said. "I can still be much better, I have a huge margin. I have 13 goals in the Premier League so far, but I could have scored more. I am never satisfied with what I have got. I could have scored 15 or 16". When asked about the possibility of him going to the World Cup he said, There is no choice, I have to go there. I already missed Euro 2012 though injury and it was so difficult to swallow,".

This is the type of player that Arsenal need someone who is hungry to willing do more, sometimes it isn't all about signing a big name player. The likes of Benzema is a name that has been linked with a
move to Arsenal. But that potential deal may hinder the possibility of Giroud being a regular starter. Some are unsure as to whether Benzema and Giroud would make a good pairing. Reason being is because they are somewhat identical in terms of style of play, both combine well with their midfield, and are able successfully hold up play. On the other hand Rémy is able to make the appropriate runs in front of Giroud when needed to, as already seen with France. He offers up a difficult stance for defenders, compared to that of Giroud or Benzema he is by far more challenging to mark.