Should Arsenal Sell Emmanuel Adebayor and Buy David Villa?

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Yesterday I wrote an article asking "Do Arsenal still need Emmanuel Adebayor in 2009-10?" Many people said Adebayor should be swapped for hugely talented Valencia striker David Villa.

David Villa is an amazing player with one of the best eyes for goal. He is blessed with quick feet, balance, strength, and experience. On the eve of the 2008-09 campaign the future of the Spanish star was unclear. Tottenham were very keen to add the striker to their squad and were prepared to offer around twenty million pounds, while the likes of Arsenal and other giants were also after his name.

Villa stayed with Valencia and has so far been influential in their wins but come the end of the season his future at Valencia may still have clouds over it. Villa has expressed interest in joining the Gunners, saying he loves the style of football they play. So should Arsenal sell Emmanuel Adebayor in order to capture David Villa?

As I wrote previously it has not been Adebayor's season—which has been halted by injury and poor finishing. The Togolese forward's future is also uncertain, it is still undecided if he will be with the Gunners for 2009-10.

Most big clubs would happily pay fifteen to twenty million pounds for the tall, imposing striker which should be enough to lure David Villa away from Valencia, but do Arsenal need another striker?

I believe David Villa would be fantastic next to Dutchmen Robin van Persie plus with the likes of Samir Nasri and Andrei Asharvin playing just behind them the Gunners would be especially dominant. Villa is also close with club captain Cesc Fabregas.

So should Arsenal sell Adebayor for Villa?

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