After meeting the £20m release clause in the Leicester City striker's contract, a move to Arsenal is seemingly on the cards for England international Jamie Vardy, who is currently "?reported to be weighing up his options until after the Euros, according to a report in "?talkSPORT.
However, former Arsenal player turned television pundit Paul Merson told the broadcaster that
although he is a fan of the 29-year-old pacey striker, a move to the North London club would be disastrous.
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The 48-year-old believes that Arsene Wenger's measured, possession-based style of play is not best suited to the fast-paced counter-attacking nature of Vardy, who bagged 24 goals for the Foxes over the course of the recent campaign.
When asked about the potential move, the Sky Sports pundit said: ""I'm shocked. I'm absolutely flabbergasted with it.
"Arsenal "?don't get the ball forward quick enough for Jamie Vardy. No disrespect, but he plays at Leicester where everyone goes and has a go at them.
"Twenty of his goals must have been over the top, balls that he is running on to, beat the goalie and great finish. You play for Arsenal, you kick off and the other team sit ten men behind the ball.
"Leicester suits Jamie Vardy, in my opinion. He is perfect for them. They play his way, they get the ball forward very quickly and he will keep on causing havoc. If he goes to Arsenal, I just don't see it.
"That is no disrespect to him. I'm not saying he won't get goals but I don't think he will get enough opportunities [at Arsenal]. They take too long to get the ball forward.
"I'm not having a go at Vardy. For what he does, he is different class. But you watch him for England the other night [against Portugal] and if you have got ten players behind the ball"? I mean Carvalho looked like Beckenbauer."