Now, with the north Londoners managing just one goal from their 63 shots since Christmas, either of these in-form frontmen would likely come into the side and have an immediate impact.
Still, with Mayoral being five years the Dutchman's senior and set to cost potentially over £20m more than him - with a fee of £39m suggested - a move for the "insane" Ajax man, as described by U23 scout Antonio Mango, just makes more sense.
The argument for the 5 foot 11 forward is further strengthened when comparing the pair's underlying numbers, as despite still being quite impressive, Mayoral's numbers pale in comparison in most relevant statistics.
For example, in his 15 matches, Brobbey has scored eight non-penalty goals and provided four assists from a non-penalty expected goals and assists figure of 13.5. In contrast, Getafe's talisman has played 19 games and scored eight non-penalty goals while providing just one assist from a non-penalty expected goals and assists figure of 6.7.
So, while the numbers might suggest that the Spaniard is a better finisher, they also heavily indicate that his current hot streak is unsustainable, something borne out in his season-by-season goal tally - having only once previously reached double figures for league goals in his senior career.
Brian Brobbey vs Borja Mayoral
Stats per 90
Brobbey
Mayoral
Matches Played
15
19
Non-Penalty Expected Goals + Assists
0.99
0.40
Goals
0.58
0.71
Non-Penalty Goals
0.58
0.47
Progressive Passes
1.09
2.78
Progressive Carries
2.34
1.30
Shots on Target
1.61
1.01
Passing Accuracy
77.7%
74.8%
Shot-Creating Actions
3.95
2.20
Goal-Creating Actions
0.51
0.36
Successful Take-Ons
1.09
0.83
Aerial Duels Won
2.77
2.43
All Stats via FBref for the 2023/24 Domestic Season
Other areas in which the Amsterdam-born "goal machine", as described by talent scout Jacek Kulig, outshines his competition include progressive carries, shots on target, aerial duels, shot and goal-creating actions, and he is a more accomplished dribbler as well.
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