Should Arsenal Sell Emmanuel Adebayor to Manchester City?

After months of speculation, Arsenal's lanky African striker, Emmanuel Adebayor, is finally set to be sold, to Manchester City.

It had always been unclear whether the Togolese forward would still be in red and white for 2009/2010. Many expected Adebayor to be enjoying life in Milan after the Italian giants announced they were keen to add the 24-year-old to their squad.

But Manchester City seems to have won out after it was announced Adebayor would join the Eastlands for around £20 million. But will this deal come back to hurt Arsenal?

Adebayor gives his team a great aerial threat and presence. The African is also blessed with balance and pace and he can score goals when it appears impossible.

Only a year ago Adebayor was considered the next big thing, and during the 2007/2008 season Adebayor managed to net 30 goals in all competitions and was easily Arsenal's best performer.

Although he has had a shaky season this year, his ability was evident in games against Manchester City, Villarreal, and Newcastle.

Arsene Wenger would have been wiser to sell the Togolese international to Milan. If Adebayor returns to that blistering form we saw not too long ago, then Adebayor is only terrorizing the Italian league. But at Manchester City, Adebayor may return to form and terrorize the English teams, including Arsenal.

Then again, Adebayor could go to Manchester City and provide Manchester City with Sunday league striker form. This deal could be devastating or terrific for the Gunners.