Majer The New Modric?

Arsenal is in search of a long-term successor to Partey and Xhaka, I mentioned 3 free transfers they could look at yesterday and now we hear that they're scouting a bumper-price fee for Rennes midfielder Lovro Majer. Arsenal scouts were sent out again to watch him on Thursday when he played for Croatia against Denmark, where he did not disappoint bagging the winner.

The 24-year-old — who has been compared with Luka Modric in his homeland — has been on the Gunners’ radar following the success of his move to Ligue 1. Rennes paid around £10 million to take him from Dinamo Zagreb 13 months ago and his stock has risen considerably during his time in France.

Since moving to the French league he is now valued at an eye-watering £44m. Majer, who has been capped nine times by Croatia, signed a five-year deal when he arrived at Roazhan Park. Naturally deals could be done involving players moving to Renne that could lower the fees, but this is all just talk for the moment.

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Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have also been linked with moves for the player so that 44 mils could rise even higher as competition for his signature increase.

The midfielder has made eight appearances for Rennes this season scoring once and assisting twice. He has been deployed in an attacking midfield position once but is usually deployed in central midfield.

As Granit Xhaka hits his 30s, the Croatian could be viewed as a long-term successor to Swiss midfielder. Xhaka has played in a more advanced role this season and is flourishing on Arteta's side with less need to track back and do defensive work. Majer could easily slot into that role, but so could someone like Aouar and Tielmans who are available on free transfers.

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