Arsène eyeing Debuchy

Arsène Wenger is said to be eyeing a deal worth £11m for the Toon Right Back Mathieu Debuchy. 

With the departure of Bacary Sagna, Arsenal are in need of a first choice Right Back. Speculations from numerous sources, are indicating that Debuchy is set to become Sagna's successor. One  would have thought that the Right Back position would have already been finalized, with Ivory Coast exiting the World Cup at the group stages, Arsenal fans were expecting a done deal announcement for the signing of Serge Aurier. Much of Arsenal's Right Back talks and rumors has been solely about the Côte d'Ivoire Star. That now looks likely to change. 

 Debuchy is on a fine World Cup form for Les Bleus, and is Didier Deschamps preferred choice at Right Back, with the ex Arsenal man Sagna waiting behind him. 

In comparison to Aurier, Debuchy is somewhat of a safer buy. Having joined Newcastle in the 2013 January transfer window, he has much more premier league experience, to that of Aurier, he has highlighted that he is well able to perform on the biggest of stages. At 28 Years old he is going into the prime of his career, performing well in under two years of being in the Premier League, as well as establishing himself into the French International team, he is proving that he is fearful of nothing. For the Les Bleus at the World Cup he has showcased his competence, he is able to track froward and make the desired runs, as well as having the much needed capabilities to cover his defensive duties. 

On the other hand Aurier looks like the more exciting of the two. He is young and bursting with talent, in a game against Japan, he illustrated just what he is capable of. Assisting two of the Ivory Coast goals, many of whom hadn't seen Aurier play prior to that game, caught glimpses of his artful athleticism. Debuchy may not have the same athletic qualities compared to Aurier, but in terms of defensive priorities he can be easily compared to Sagna. 

With Premier league experience on his side, Debuchy is the safer buy. Further more he is also capable of going forward without leaving the defense completely open for the opposition. In addition to the Right Back options, Aurier is inexperienced for the Premier league, his performance at the World Cup may well have inflated his previous pricetag. If Arsenal did not reach an agreement between Toulouse before the start of the World Cup, they may be asked to pay more than then initially wanted to.

Would Debuch favour a move? 

In an interview with the Evening Chronicle, Debuchy had this to say. “Personally, it’s a great adventure. I have discovered English charm, which is very hard, Newcastle and their extraordinary fans. It’s really incredible to play in that atmosphere. Having said that, I miss European football and the Champions League in particular. For the moment, I’m concentrating on the World Cup. We’ll see about the rest afterwards.”

Arsenal have yet to confirm their place in next season Champions  League. But Arsène Wenger has never failed to take his team to the group stages. Although they have yet to win the competition, they have played in every Champions League fixtures, for the last 16 Years and counting. 

Being a fellow Countryman, with a successful C.V and the prospect of offering Champions League. Wenger should be more than able to bring Debuchy to the Emirates.