Arsenal is seriously keeping tabs on New England Revolution full-back Peyton Miller, according to journalist Graeme Bailey, and they are not alone. Liverpool is also in the hunt for the young American, which tells you everything you need to know about how hot this kid is right now.
Miller’s Explosive Start to His Pro Career
This isn’t some flash-in-the-pan rookie we are talking about. Miller has absolutely torn it up coming through the New England Revolution youth ranks and has already established himself as a critical player for their senior squad. Dude is only 18 years old, but he has racked up an insane 64 senior appearances for the MLS club. Get this: he has scored nine goals and dished out nine assists across all competitions. Nine and nine! As an 18-year-old full-back in MLS! You do not see that every day. It is no wonder this kid is already considered one of the most gifted full-backs in the league. Arsenal is definitely monitoring his progress for a move next year, but with his contract running until summer 2029, landing him on the cheap this January or even at the end of the season is going to be a tough ask.
What Miller Brings to the Pitch and What Comes Next
What makes Miller such a hot commodity? He is a good tackler and he reads the game incredibly well to win the ball back in his own half. He is not afraid to put his foot through the ball when he needs to, and he can whip in a decent cross from the left flank. This kid plays with a ton of energy and running, and he can even blast a shot with venom from long range. Primarily a left-back, he has the versatility to play as a left-sided wide player too. The big question for him, of course, is if he can handle the physical demands and the crazy intensity of the Premier League. If Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta can land him next year, Miller absolutely has the potential to enhance the quality of that Arsenal defense for the long haul. At 18, he is already good enough to fight for a regular first-team spot at the Emirates Stadium.
The future looks incredibly bright for Miller if he keeps this up. Arteta needs to step up his efforts to sign this kid soon, because with Liverpool also in the mix, this is going to be a battle, and Miller is undoubtedly a prospect worth fighting for.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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