Arsenal have been criticised for pursuing Layvin Kurzawa by a former club scout.
David Ornstein confirmed earlier this week that Arsenal were in ‘advanced talks’ over signing the left-back from PSG for €23m.
Those hopes were soon dashed by PSG manager Thomas Tuchel, who stated in no uncertain terms that his club “need him”.
Former Arsenal scout and current Nice sporting director Grimandi suggests that could be a blessing in disguise, as Kurzawa “is lacking in certain areas”.
“Would I have signed Kurzawa? No,” he told Late Football Club.
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“I watched him at Monaco, I think that he is a boy who has quality, a boy who certainly has the potential to be one of the best in his position, but sadly he is lacking in certain areas.
“I don’t see him improving, I don’t see him as a boy who has the hunger to attain the highest level.
“For Arsenal, he does not have the profile that matches the club’s project. There are youngsters who are coming up; he is already a certain age.
“I don’t see the point in Arsenal getting Kurzawa.”
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