It was something of an odd signing, as it soon came to light that the South Korean forward would be forced to leave Arsenal within just two years as he needed to complete compulsory military service for his country: "My national service is inevitable and there is no point in thinking anything else." It was assumed therefore, that the striker would be utilized as much as possible during his short spell with the club.
Well over half way into Park’s debut season in England, and this has evidently not been the case. Whether it be down to the sensational form of Robin van Persie or the fact that Wenger does not trust his new signing to deliver the goals required to impress the Arsenal faithful with an immediate impact can be debated, but with just one league appearance, it seems something isn’t right.
The situation also isn’t something Park himself anticipated when he decided to move to Arsenal from Monaco. he had another another option to consider at the time, with French side Lille close to his signing just before Arsenal swooped, and he may now be regretting choosing England over France, with the prospect of first team footbal far more likely with Lille.
The recent January transfer window saw him linked to fellow Premier League side, Fulham, who apparently attempted to take Park out on loan although no deal materialzed. During the summer, if his situation in the first team does not improve, Park will be looking for a new club as he said: "If the current state continues, we will have to look at the transfer market in the summer.”
It is a far cry from a few months ago when Park joined the Gunners, with Wenger claiming: "He will add true quality to our attacking forces and will be a valuable addition to the squad," whilst Park exclaimed with evident delight that: "It is a dream to be here and I am really proud to be an Arsenal player."
A total of five first team appearances with even less full 90 minutes, scoring just the one goal against Bolton in the League Cup has not been the desired start to his England career, and a move looks on the cards for the player who is running out of time.
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