James Rodriguez is “a mix of Cesc Fabregas and Isco”, says Emmanuel Petit, and would be a better option for Arsenal in their search for a new No. 10 than Barcelona star Denis Suarez.
The Gunners are in the market for a playmaker after seeing Aaron Ramsey edge his way towards the exits.
With the Wales international destined to leave for Juventus as a free agent, as revealed by Goal, Unai Emery needs to find a suitable replacement.
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Various options have been mooted, with Suarez among them, but speculation regarding a move for Colombia international James is building.