Suso would bring the creative spark once provided by Ozil for Arsenal

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Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing AC Milan winger Suso this summer.

Apparently the Gunners have held talks with the player (Corriere dello Sport via The Metro), who once played for Liverpool as a youngster.

Some will remember the Spaniard representing the Reds from 2012-2015, although he only made 21 appearances for the club, 20 coming in the Premier League in the 2012/13 season.

He was sold to AC Milan in 2015, and the move has truly been the making of him.

Suso has developed into one of the most creative players in Serie A and is now one of the Rossoneri’s best players.

In 121 appearances for the club, he has scored 21 goals and provided 34 assists, and his form also allowed him to make his senior debut for Spain in 2017, although he is yet to truly kick on at international level.

An Ozil replacement?

Suso, reported to have a £35 million release clause, could potentially come in as a replacement for Mesut Ozil at Arsenal,

The German playmaker has been used sparingly this season by Unai Emery, with rumours suggesting the Spaniard cannot fit him into his team for tactical reasons.

Once indispensable under Arsene Wenger, Ozil has made just 14 league appearances this term under Emery and speculation has been rife that he could leave. The Telegraph recently reported he is being ‘touted around’ other clubs ahead of a possible move this summer.

Should that be the case, then Suso would not be a bad replacement.

The 25-year-old has matured immensely over in Italy and perhaps has unfinished business in the Premier League.

He can play on either wing or in the hole, just as Ozil can.

His stats certainly suggest he’d be able to replace the World Cup winner and become the club’s next assist king.