Nigel de Jong has fallen out of favour at the Etihad Stadium during the club’s Premier League winning campaign last term and now reports in the media have surfaced about potential interest from Italy with Inter Milan looking to bring the Dutchman to the San Siro. The former European Cup winners will face a serious threat from Arsenal, if reports are to be believed, as the London based club are looking to line up a move in order to bring some bite to their midfield.
De Jong was a staple member of the Man City midfield since his arrival from Hamburg for 18 million pounds in 2009. The player is known as the lawnmower for his ability to break down the play of the opposition while sitting comfortably in his slot, in front of the defence. The Dutchman usually plays alongside a midfielder in the holding role which helps increase his impact on the team’s performance.
For Arsenal, De Jong will be able to provide a concrete cover for a defence that has always flattered to deceive. Arsene Wenger could rely on him to consolidate the back four while allowing the likes of Mikel Arteta and Aaron Ramsey to go forward. While Arsenal may face considerable competition to bring the player to the Emirates Stadium, one believes that Nigel de Jong will be a perfect fit at the club and will be able to bring forth his true potential under Arsene Wenger’s tutelage.
He already plays to “his true potential” under Bobby Manc. Wenger won’t know how to deploy him.
No chance he would n’t get out of bed for the money Arsenal don’t pay their players. Don’t you know the owners get all your cash?
His true potential? Dont make me laugh, cheap skate Wenger cant afford de Jong. As for true potential players LEAVE Arsenal to fulfill that.
Rubbish. Why would we want him? I would take song over him any day of the week and we have a solid back up in frmpong.
Wenger doesn’t waste money on mediocre players in positions we don’t need cover for, that’s what man city do.
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I’m not sure he’ll get better playing time at AFC than city,Alex is on song right now. Sorry no deal
Why would we want a mercenary at the emirates
all man city players for the past three seasons have
gone for the money up to three seasons ago know body outside the M1 Motorway had ever heard of them.
I always wanted De Jong. I also said if RVP wants to leave and go to City, then give him and in return get De Jong and Tevez. Hope De Jong does come.