Leicester City and Arsenal both want Netherlands international

Leicester City are facing Arsenal in a race for the signature of Noa Lang. The Dutch international is a hot commodity, here is what you should know.

According to reports from 101GreatGoals, the Netherlands player for Club Brugge is leaving this summer and certainly will go to a big club. However, the choice of Europe is his: from the Premier League to Bundesliga, the player will be able to go to almost any club.

So, here is what you need to know about the player and what the chances are that the King Power club actually go in for the player and succeed in that endeavour.

Leicester City take notes

The Foxes have to observe and scout this player a lot. A prolific winger and versatile forward, Lang has been on impressive form this season and in multiple seasons prior. That being said, it is always worth to have some statistics.

From Transfermarkt, the Dutch winger has accumulated 38 appearances across all competitions this season, with eight goals and 13 assists. That is 21 goal contributions, a number Leicester would certainly love to have on both wings.

The left-winger is similar in profile to Harvey Barnes. Pace, energy, and explosiveness are the hallmarks of his style, making penetrating runs and intelligent interplays with his team to best bypass opposition defenders.

Stylistically then, the player is 100% suited to the role Brendan Rodgers puts on his wingers. Well, all the three senior team wingers. Further, Lang would be expected to use his technique at a higher level than the Juliper Pro League.

What are the chances?

The explosive Dutchman is a hot product at the moment. As previously stated, across the whole of Europe, top teams are scouting this remarkable talent. The likelihood is a big money move rather than a smart move.

In fact, Leicester City represent something of a smart move. The player would immediately start for the side if he maintained his current form, bring him exposure in the greatest league on Earth, and provides the opportunity to develop alongside the equally explosive Barnes.

Regardless of any rumours about a large transfer budget for the Foxes, spending over £30m on a player when we could have Barnes and Ademola Lookman playing for us on the left next season is a little wasteful.

Of course, Lang can perform as an attacking midfielder, striker, and right winger, but is nowhere near as prolific from any of those positions, similar to how Barnes and Lookman are also best on the left. So, an out and out right winger would be a more prudent transfer.

Additionally, this is going to be a big money move, and with a large club like Arsenal in competition – which has managed to turn their side around with intelligent transfers – for the winger, it is easy to see us being priced out of a move. Let Foxes of Leicester know whether you would like Lang at the King Power through our social media channels.