The Premier League may already be on an international break, but the end of the transfer window is still being dissected ahead of its return next weekend.
One of the most eye-catching deals of the final day was Raheem Sterling's late loan move across the capital to Arsenal.
Much has been made of the forward's switch to The Emirates, with some believing it was a shrewd move by Mikel Arteta, while others aren't as sure about the deal.
One man who does have his concerns over the deal is Emmanuel Petit, a midfielder who appeared for both clubs. Talking to BetVictor, the Frenchman says he is sceptical of Sterling and the decision to bring him to North London.
He said: “I think Raheem Sterling was a panic buy from Arsenal. They just wanted to get someone in before the transfer window closed. They were looking at so many different players for months and didn’t get any of them, including a number nine.
“Everyone knows the quality that Sterling can produce and everyone knows what to expect from him, in both a good and bad way on the pitch. He doesn’t behave badly off the pitch and he always tries to give 100%, but sometimes he has so many bad qualities including his consistency.
“Arsenal needed to sign a winger to bring competition for Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli, but I honestly think this was just a panic buy. He could be a good addition to the team because he has played under and learned from Pep Guardiola. Mikel Arteta plays exactly the same style, so Sterling knows exactly what Arteta will be expecting from him on the pitch.
“Arteta also knows that Sterling will be wanting revenge after what happened at Chelsea. If I were him, I’d be very upset and I’d be trying my hardest on the pitch to prove them wrong, exactly like Kai Havertz did. It was a pity to see what Chelsea did to both of those players.”
Arsenal return to Premier League action after the international break when they make the short trip to Tottenham for the North London derby.
One of the most eye-catching deals of the final day was Raheem Sterling's late loan move across the capital to Arsenal.
Much has been made of the forward's switch to The Emirates, with some believing it was a shrewd move by Mikel Arteta, while others aren't as sure about the deal.
One man who does have his concerns over the deal is Emmanuel Petit, a midfielder who appeared for both clubs. Talking to BetVictor, the Frenchman says he is sceptical of Sterling and the decision to bring him to North London.
He said: “I think Raheem Sterling was a panic buy from Arsenal. They just wanted to get someone in before the transfer window closed. They were looking at so many different players for months and didn’t get any of them, including a number nine.
“Everyone knows the quality that Sterling can produce and everyone knows what to expect from him, in both a good and bad way on the pitch. He doesn’t behave badly off the pitch and he always tries to give 100%, but sometimes he has so many bad qualities including his consistency.
“Arsenal needed to sign a winger to bring competition for Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli, but I honestly think this was just a panic buy. He could be a good addition to the team because he has played under and learned from Pep Guardiola. Mikel Arteta plays exactly the same style, so Sterling knows exactly what Arteta will be expecting from him on the pitch.
“Arteta also knows that Sterling will be wanting revenge after what happened at Chelsea. If I were him, I’d be very upset and I’d be trying my hardest on the pitch to prove them wrong, exactly like Kai Havertz did. It was a pity to see what Chelsea did to both of those players.”
Arsenal return to Premier League action after the international break when they make the short trip to Tottenham for the North London derby.
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