Type 'Higuain' in the search box of
your Twitter client. You will be humoured, irritated and intrigued at the same
time. From the lame jokes about his medicals or travel time, to Gooners begging
the Arsenal's official website to finally announce the deal, the updates
trickle in by the second. One might be forced to wonder what the fuss about.
Let me tell you. The Argentine is
almost likely not to be on the list of top 10 footballers of any serious pundit
or fun, but he is one of the deadliest finishers around. Whether with either
foot or his head, the Real Madrid forward knows the way to goal. At the end of
last season, he declared his intentions to leave the Santiago Bernabeu after
six years, for a fresh challenge. In the last few weeks, Arsenal have become
hot favourites for his signature. It has not happened yet as I write, but we
are made to believe it is very close.
And yes, it is a big deal. For
Arsene and Arsenal, the 2013/2014 season is their chance. Sir Alex Ferguson has
stepped down as Manchester United's manager, and has taken his influence and
charisma along. David Moyes has been appointed as his successor. The Scot might
have not won a major trophy in his managerial career, but I think he is the
right choice. However, his introduction to life at the higher level is as tough
as it can be. From trying to keep former protégé Wayne Rooney to his first six
fixtures in the new season, Moyes is saddled with a heavy task. Somewhere in
Manchester too, Manuel Pellegrini has arrived in England and will take time to
get a firm grasp of the rough and tumble.
Mourinho is back in England. He
would have preferred to be in Moyes' shoes, but his threatics means he is stuck
in a marriage of convenience with Chelsea. So far in the transfer market, he
has not worked wonders like he did the first time around. Schurrle looks rather
lightweight for the Premier League and van Ginkel is surely one for the future.
Cavani has not arrived yet, because Abramovich is baulking at Napoli's value
for the striker. Which means Torres and Ba are still the recognised strikers
Chelsea have.
If Wenger seals a deal for Higuain,
he will be getting a powerful frontman, who can guarantee at least 20-25 goals
a season. Last campaign, Olivier Giroud led the line well, but missed too many
chances. Higuain's numbers at River Plate and Madrid say it all. Although, his
purchase will definitely smash Arsenal's transfer fee and wage structure, he is
worth every million. His arrival, along with Fellaini/Rooney/Fabregas/Cesar, will
not only add experience to the squad, but also send a loud and clear message to
their rivals, that the chains of debt are broken and their manager is ready to
bring glory back to the club and their fans.
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