{"id":97104,"date":"2023-12-07T12:09:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T12:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stopsmokingway.com\/?p=97104"},"modified":"2023-12-07T12:09:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T12:09:04","slug":"arsenal-could-sign-next-thomas-muller-for-bargain-fee-after-scouting-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stopsmokingway.com\/soccer\/arsenal-could-sign-next-thomas-muller-for-bargain-fee-after-scouting-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal could sign &#8216;next Thomas Muller&#8217; for bargain fee after scouting mission"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/5102994.jpg?r=1701904081348\"><\/p>\n<p>American youngster Rokas Pukstas could be on his way to the Premier League. The 19-year-old reportedly was scouted by Arsenal who are continuing to monitor his progress ahead of a potential move in January.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal&#8217;s scouts reportedly were in attendance at Hajduk Split&#8217;s game last week against Gorica in Croatia, per Croatian outlet Slobodna Dalmacija. Though Pukstas didn&#8217;t score, Hajduk won comfortably, 3-0, over Gorica, thanks to goals from Leon Dajaku, Mihael Zaper and Emir Sahiti.<\/p>\n<p>For Pukstas, he has made nine appearances for Hajduk this season, scoring three goals so far, almost matching his entire total for the previous season. During the 2022-23 season, he scored four goals and had three assists in 21 matches.<\/p>\n<p>The American also is a member of the United States U20 team. Earlier in the year, the 19-year-old midfielder was not allowed to join the U20 team for the U20 World Cup as Hajduk&#8217;s sporting director did not allow him to because of his importance to the Croatian side.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/5102984.jpg?r=1701904081392\"><\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Arsenal &#8216;set two conditions&#8217; for January deal as club &#8216;push for Chelsea repeat'[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Arsenal have perfect Juventus swap deal chance to lure Liverpool-linked star[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta ignores David Raya questions after two huge errors[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, that decision was soon reversed and Pukstas was allowed to join the Americans in Argentina for the World Cup. Despite winning four games and making it to the quarter-finals, the United States was eliminated by Uruguay, the eventual champions.<\/p>\n<p>In the tournament, Pukstas scored one goal and his play impressed the Premier League club. Last season, Pukstas scored in Hadjuk&#8217;s UEFA Youth League semi-final win over AC Milan, showing just how versatile he can be.<\/p>\n<p>As such, the youngster has been compared to Thomas Muller as both are electric midfielders with a penchant for mesmerizing defenders. Before joining Hadjuk, Pukstas spent time with Sporting Kansas City and also was a member of Barcelona&#8217;s youth academy in America.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/67\/590x\/secondary\/5102988.jpg?r=1701904081441\"><\/p>\n<p>Although the young midfielder recently signed a contract with Hajduk to stay in Croatia until 2027, it remains to be seen if he will stay that long with the club.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, he is valued at \u00a32.57million, per Transfermarkt. With the owner of Arsenal being Stan Kroenke &#8211; owner of the Los Angeles Rams, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Avalanche, among others &#8211; money seemingly is no object to the American billionaire.<\/p>\n<p>Born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Rokas is the son of Lithuanian marathon runner Mindaugas Pukstas. Mindaugas represented Lithuania at the 2004 Summer Olympics and was a member of the track and field team for Oklahoma State University.<\/p>\n<p>If Arsenal are able to land the younger Pukstas, that certainly boost Mikel Arteta&#8217;s side as they continue to jostle for position in the Premier League. As such, Pukstas could be one of Arsenal&#8217;s midfielders of the future, as he continues to develop with the club.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/football\/1842885\/Rokas-Pukstas-Arsenal-American-scouting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>American youngster Rokas Pukstas could be on his way to the Premier League. 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