2 – He’s an attacking minded full-back
Believe it or not, Gaya actually started out as a striker from youth level and although he’s stepped back down the pitch, that attacking mindset has stuck with him.
That’ll play into Wenger’s hands nicely, who is always looking for the full-backs to have pace and support the wingers in pressing high up the pitch but being able to track back quickly enough.
Amazingly, after signing for Valencia at the age of 11 Gaya went on to score 60 goals in his debut season and since then he’s always had a passion for getting forward.
He’s the same height at Bellerin, meaning he’s agile enough to get play in behind defenders in the final third, with specific focus on Arsenal’s one-touch football.
His first touch is one of his biggest strengths and with the pace he’s got behind him, there’s reassurance that Arsenal can play a high line with the likes of Mustafi and Bellerin for company.