Arsenal scout is 'excellent' £17m phenom whose promotion for Trossard would be a dream

In the grand scheme of things, Arsenal They have enjoyed a rapid rise up the football ladder in recent years.

Mikel Arteta He has taken the North London side from mid-table mid-table to genuine contenders in the Premier League Premier League and UEFA Champions League.

However, this season looked like a step backwards, following their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League. League Cup During the week, it looks like they will be able to finish the season without a trophy again.

There were disappointing performances all over the field on Wednesday, including from Leandro Trossardwhich received a more than justified match rating of 5/10 By Simon Collings in the Standard.

The Belgian's form has been disappointing all season this season, so recent reports linking the club with an exciting winger who could replace him shouldn't come as a huge surprise.

Arsenal are chasing Trossard's replacement

according to A recent report from SpainArsenal are one of the many teams that are very interested in Deportivo La Coruna star winger, Jeremiah Hernandez.

Alongside the Gunners, the report claims that Premier League sides Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle United are all keen on the Spaniard and already have scouts monitoring him closely.

While the level of competition may be a barrier to signing him, his price probably won't be. As another report from Spain It was revealed earlier this week that the Galician side had put a €20m release clause into his contract, which converts to around £17m.

It may be difficult to get over the line, but given Hernandez's form this season, the potential some believe he possesses, and Arsenal's desperate need for attacking reinforcements, it is worth pursuing, even if it might spell trouble for Trossard.

How does Hernandez compare to Troussard

So, it's no secret that after his amazing comeback 17 goals and two assists In 46 games last season, Trossard has been seriously disappointing this year.

As it stands, the Belgian international has scored a fair goal Four goals and three assists In 28 games, which means he has gone from averaging one goal every 2.42 games last year to averaging one goal every four games this year.

The former Brighton & Hove Albion player can't blame the dwindling production on bad luck either, as his underlying numbers have also deteriorated significantly.

For example, according to FBref, he was at the top 3% are attacking midfielders or wingers Expected goals from non-penalty kicks in the Premier League last season, while this year, it sits at the top 36% for the same measure.

In short, the 30-year-old international appears to be losing his edge quickly, which is where the exciting Hernandez could come in.

Now, the 22-year-old has never experienced top-flight football before, so there is an element of risk in signing him, but he has been brilliant this season.

For example, in just 17 appearances, the “excellent” prospect, as he was called, emerged Respected analyst Ben MattinsonHe scored seven goals and provided three assists, which amounts to an average of 1.70 goals per game.

Furthermore, his underlying numbers are absolutely phenomenal.

According to FBrefhe is in the top 1% of midfielders in the next top 14 competitions in terms of actual and expected non-penalty goals, total shots, progressive carries, successful passes, touches in the opposition penalty area, and more, all per 90.

Ultimately, Trossard's days as a compelling option on the Arsenal wing appear to be numbered, and although there is an element of risk in signing Hernandez, his raw production and underlying numbers are so good that it is worth the risk.