Arsenal Angle – Jovetic or Isco?

Lately Arsenal have been linked with two of the hottest young prospects of the continent, Stevan Jovetic of Fiorentina and Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez aka “Isco” of Malaga.
Fair to say both are worth more than 20-25 million easily taking into consideration the talent and quality these starlets will bring along. However, Arsenal and manager Arsene Wenger are not renowned for spending heavily on transfers and that has been one of the main reasons why Gunners have gone trophy less for eight long years.
Even if they do change this habit to spend big still surely it is highly unlikely that they will sign both Isco and Jovetic. So if they do opt to sign one of them, the question is who will be the ideal choice? Whether Arsenal need the striker (Jovetic) more than the midfielder/winger (Isco) or it is the other way around?

There is no denying the fact that Arsenal have missed their prolific ex-star Robin van Persie this season. He was the main force behind Arsenal’s recovery last season and perhaps single handedly helped the Gunners achieve third place in the league despite all the early blips.
The Dutchman scored no less than 30 premier league goals last season and has left a gap that still needs to be filled at the Emirates Stadium. The addition of Olivier Giroud has proved fruitful for Arsenal but although his work rate is fantastic, his finishing is by no means world class. In his defense, it is his first season and not many can adapt to premier league that quickly still, at times last year’s Ligue 1 top scorer has squandered decent chances as well.
Jovetic, 23, has bags of experience, over 100 games for Fiorentina. The youngster has drawn interest from top European clubs over the years since he scored his first ever hatrick for Partizan at the age of 17. The Montenegrin International has scored 12 goals in 24 league appearances for La Viola this season and looks set for a new challenge after completing what will be his 5th season in Serie A. His next destination may as well be Arsenal as the forward claimed:

“I’ve always had an affinity with Arsenal. It’s a major club with a big tradition, one of the biggest in Europe.”

Whether or not he can settle well and early in the premier league is another matter but if Arsenal are looking for a top young striker this summer then Jovetic is surely one of the best options.

Isco has been a sensation this season. Since the departure of star midfielder Santi Cazorla to Arsenal, Isco has taken center stage and has been the key source of unsettling defenders for Malaga. Arsenal may look to add another Malaga player to their ranks and perhaps Isco’s ex-team mates Cazorla and Monreal can convince him as well.
Although Gunners center midfield is more complete than their forward lineup with the likes of Wilshere, Cazorla and Arteta. Still the inconsistency is there, the constant injuries to Wilshere have set back Arsenal numerous times this season. Adding to that German star Lukas Podolski has been far from his best as well.
With Isco, Arsenal can have a versatile player at their disposal. He has all the traits of a natural winger, i.e. speed, trickery, crossing. Considered by many as the “New Fabregas”, inevitably defines how good he is at passing the ball and last but not the least turns into a prolific center attacking midfielder who can open up defenses and score goals. Such abilities make him priceless but Malaga are already in financial crisis and may look to sell their star asset next summer.
If Arsenal do plan to spend big this summer and sign young, then players like Jovetic and Isco can be the key in ending the long trophy drought. However, first the gunners need to ensure Champions League qualification, only then they will be able to attract top quality stars like the ones mentioned.
Lastly, signing both Jovetic and Isco is easier said than done but the Gunner fans can always hope for that. Still if they have to choose one of them, the better option is?