Why did Arsenal choose a young forward?

Arsenal's choice of center position in the transfer market this summer is whether to choose Benjamin Sesco or Victor Gjokelez. Behind this question, it actually reflects a fundamental choice for head coach Arteta and club senior executives in the philosophy of building a team.

Let's look at Gyokelez first. His biggest advantage is "that is, combat power" and "data". At Sporting Lisbon, he scored 95 goals in 100 appearances, which is a very terrifying goal efficiency. This shows that he is a pure, proven scorer. If Arsenal had a striker like him who could turn his chances into goals last season, the league championship might be completely different. Moreover, the player himself really wants to come to Arsenal and is even willing to reject Manchester United for this. This "children's gun dream" attribute is a positive signal for fans and the locker room.

Choosing Gyokelez is equivalent to choosing a solution that can immediately solve the team's "first kick" problem.

But let's look at the Sesco, which Arsenal seems to be more inclined. He is only 22 years old this year, five years younger than Gjo Keres. When choosing him, what you are interested in is not the present, but the "future" and "potential". Arteta and his team may think that Cesco's technical features, body model and future plasticity are more in line with the long-term tactical blueprint they designed for Arsenal. What they are looking for may not be just a simple shooter, but a modern center that can participate in the team's overall pass control and oppression system and can be polished by the coach.

Choosing Cesco is equivalent to choosing a "long-term project" with a slightly higher risk but may also have a higher ceiling.

Therefore, these two choices represent two different team building ideas. One is to "make up for what you lack", immediately solve the shortcomings in front of you and pursue the fastest return. Another way is to stick to your long-term tactical planning and find the "parts" that are most suitable for this plan, even if it is not the most perfect finished product now.

Judging from the current rumors that Arsenal prefers Cesco, this shows that Arteta has enough confidence in his tactical system. He believes that he can train a young player like Cesco into the world-class striker he wants. This is an investment in the future and a confident expression of one's own coaching ability. Of course, if Geocalypse goes to other Premier League opponents and shines, Arsenal may have to bear the pressure of "taken a blind eye".