Groves backs Arsenal’s interest in Willian

Arsenal has been backed to sign Willian from Chelsea; according to one of their former Midfielder.

Perry Groves believes the 31-year Old Brazilian winger is an upgrade on the likes of Nicolas Pepe, Riess Nelson.

Nicolas Pepe has been inconsistent during his first season as an Arsenal Player finding it hard to be produce numbers early in the season leading to Emery’s sacking.

“It’s a no-brainer, an absolute no-brainer,” 

“You say he’s 31, in our day you were probably coming to the end of your career at 30, 31 as an outfield player.

“Now, because they look after themselves, he'll be playing until he’s 33 or 34.

“And if you look at his injury record, over the last seven years he’s averaged 33 or 34 games a season, so he’s not injury prone, he’s consistent, he's got a winning mentality, he will buy into the way that Arteta wants to play, his attitude is good, he plays in the Premier League, so the risk is low and reward is very, very high.

“Is he better than what Arsenal have got at the moment? I’d say yes. He’s experienced.

“Yeah [Willian is better than Pepe]. Yes [Pepe has got great potential] but he’s not on Willian’s level of consistently delivering, he's had his best goalscoring year.

“Willian would make Arsenal a stronger team, it’s a no-brainer.”