I think he is excellent. If we aren't worried about him mostly playing as a LCB for Leverkusen and have done our homework, and are confident he will be comfortable as the RCB, then he is probably one of the best CBs we could sign.
I watched almost all of his games at Vitória de Guimarães, some of which were on the right, some of which were on the left. Can't say I noticed a difference in ability when he played on the right side. In fact, I quite liked his performance against Benfica playing as the RCB. In the 33rd minute he was in the right place at the right time to easily collect a through pass from Benfica. About 30 seconds later, he was called into action, this time as the last point of defence. He anticipates the pass before the attacker, and uses his back to put his body to shield the ball from the striker. In the same sequence he strides into midfield, and eventually loses possession with a pace without enough weight on it. 59th minute - Vincius tried to run through Tapsoba's blindside. Tapsoba matched his stride without diving in, forced the attacker wide, and with the attacker wide and cover in central areas, Tapsoba started to be aggressive and quickly dispossessed him. Completely dominated the attacker, and even did so without conceding a corner. His positioning in the 73rd made it look easy when he stopped a ball over the top. In the 93rd minute he won two headers in the space of 10 seconds by being at the right place at the right time. Those weren't the type of situations which would
contribute to an aerial duel percentage as it wasn't a tussle. The two heads were uncontested as he read the ball in both situations.
Imagine going to Arsenal, it would be utterly idiotic. Really promising talent.
Ignoring the dig at Arsenal, it doesn't surprise me that Arsenal would be interested. I felt Tapsoba put in a quality performance when Vitória de Guimarães faced Arsenal. The type which would put their scouts in notice. I remember making a note of it at the time as he was everywhere.
17th min - block from Tapsoba what would have been certain goal
24 Tapsoba chases Lacazette and wins free kick from defensive position
28 Tapsoba wins header
41 Good pass from Tapsoba
42 MAtches Lacazette for pace to give away corner
44 Tapsoba covers wide position to win the ball
47 dispossessed MArtinelli wide side of box
48 Heads it for corner when keeper was right behind him. Keeper sould have called it as Ceballos nearly scored immediately after.
68:31 fleet footed dribble, wrong pass execution in end (This might be of Marcus Edwards)
71 Tapsoba blocks cross. Lacazette was livid
71 block
72 Tight to Martenelli
80 Tackles Pepe then starts a counter attack
81 Tapsoba Gets a toe in on MArtinelli
83 Booked Tapsoba after first foul
85 Covers for his team
90th min dispossesses MArtinelli
Saying that though, I think he should opt for a move for Chelsea instead of Arsenal.