Although they have yet to win the Premier League since leaving Highbury, Arsenal have had some sensational players represent them at the Emirates Stadium.
The likes of Mesut Özil, Cesc Fàbregas, and more recently Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice were, or are, world-class internationals, but perhaps the best of them all was Alexis Sanchez.
The former Barcelona star might have sullied his reputation among the fans by joining Manchester United in 2018, but during his time in North London, he was practically unplayable and racked up a monster tally of 124 goal involvements in 166 games.
So, fans should be seriously excited about reports linking Arsenal with another international superstar who could be their new Sanchez.
Arsenal target another Sanchez
Unlike last season, Arsenal aren't finding it too difficult to score goals this year, with four players on four or more goals across all competitions this season.
However, injuries have once again become a problem, and while Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli have stepped up this year, it would be unwise for Arteta and Co to solely rely on them to hold down the left flank for the rest of the campaign.
It seems that the club share this opinion, as they now appear ready to go all in for a potentially game-changing Sanchez-esque winger in the winter window.
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At least that is according to reports from Spain, which claim Arsenal have maintained a significant interest in Rodrygo.
In fact, the report goes further than that, revealing that as things stand, the Gunners are ready to spend €90m on the Real Madrid star, which is about £80m.
It won't be an easy deal to get over the line, particularly with Liverpool and Chelsea supposedly interested, but it's one worth pursuing, especially as Rodrygo could be another Sanchez-type signing for Arsenal.
Why Rodrygo would be another Sanchez
Now there are more than a handful of apparent similarities between Rodrygo and Sanchez, with one of the biggest being where they'd be coming from were the former to join Arsenal.
Real Madrid's Rodrygo looks on
Real Madrid's Rodrygo looks on
Like the Chilean superstar, the Brazilian international would be coming from one of Spain's big two, and more than that, he would be leaving a side where he's a bit-part player to become a leading figure at the Emirates.
Furthermore, while he has spent a lot of time on the right, he, like the former Barça star, is primarily a left-sided attacker, and that's where he'd play in North London.
And finally, if Arteta can get the best out of him, the 24-year-old could have a similar game-changing effect on the Gunners' attack.
After all, while he's not having the best of seasons this year, he has been incredible for Real in the past, and were he platformed correctly out on the left, he could elevate Arteta's attack.
Rodrygo's Real Record
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For example, even though he has been forced onto the right for much of the last two years or so, the "world-class superstar," as dubbed by Luka Modrić, has amassed a tally of 68 goals and 53 assists in 283 appearances, totalling 16512 minutes.
In other words, the former Santos gem has averaged a goal involvement every 2.33 games, or every 136.46 minutes for Los Blancos.
Moreover, he has scored 25 goals and provided 16 assists in 67 Champions League games, with eight of those goals coming in the knockouts.
Ultimately, while he is not having a great season, Rodrygo's immense talent and ability to turn games around are undeniable.
Therefore, Arsenal should do what they can to sign him in the winter window, as he could be another Sanchez-type signing.