In brief, the Juan Mata deal means that Arsenal, who have to face Manchester United within a few weeks, now have to make a big move in order to get Julian Draxler onto their side.
The league title is Arsenal’s to lose. If they want to win, they have to make moves now while they have the chance. Notice that Manchester fielded an offer of 37m £ for a player that was untested over the current season. For all we know Mata could be crocked. Mata could be out of form, Mata could be a bust. But Manchester United paid big money to get him.
The time for negotiating great deals is over, and Arsenal have to table an offer that is equal to what Manchester United fielded for Mata if they mean to win a trophy this season.
Update: Arsenal are rumored to have agreed to €40mil for Draxler.
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